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Ford S-MAX

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

LR09 ELJMOT history

LR09 ELJ is a grey diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 13 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

LR09 ELJ grey Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2024
Mileage
170,854 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 ELJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 ELJ was last recorded at 170,854 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 5,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,688 miles · 27 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,166 miles
Average per year
8,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,854 miles
  • 2022 – 165,688 miles
  • 2021 – 164,577 miles
  • 2020 – 154,795 miles
  • 2019 – 142,629 miles
  • 2018 – 135,874 miles
  • 2017 – 125,850 miles
  • 2016 – 118,865 miles
  • 2015 – 108,283 miles
  • 2014 – 98,255 miles
  • 2013 – 84,887 miles
  • 2012 – 76,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,854 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear system corroded split / close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,854 miles (+5,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    170,854 miles
    Test number
    941270233713
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear system corroded split / close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass165,688 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,688 miles
    Test number
    714935868290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,577 miles (+9,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,577 miles
    Test number
    619086019288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass154,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,795 miles
    Test number
    643042044658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,793 miles (+12,164)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,793 miles
    Test number
    668460537588
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass142,629 miles (+6,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,629 miles
    Test number
    853897573887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass135,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,874 miles
    Test number
    341269040771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,874 miles (+10,024)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,874 miles
    Test number
    430542685195
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass125,850 miles (+6,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,850 miles
    Test number
    531711395348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass118,865 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,865 miles
    Test number
    187992640639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge badly

  11. Fail118,750 miles (+10,467)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,750 miles
    Test number
    853865073739
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge badly

  12. Pass108,283 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,283 miles
    Test number
    238925105450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner/outer edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  13. Fail108,283 miles (+10,028)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,283 miles
    Test number
    989175505106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner/outer edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  14. Pass98,255 miles (+13,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,255 miles
    Test number
    316807904110
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass84,887 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,887 miles
    Test number
    586745133026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail84,823 miles (+7,918)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,823 miles
    Test number
    157572233029
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    149724732463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,904 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,904 miles
    Test number
    878424432044
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LR09 ELJ

Does LR09 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 ELJ expired on 26 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 ELJ?
The MOT on LR09 ELJ expired on 26 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 ELJ done?
LR09 ELJ was recorded at 170,854 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 8,134 miles a year.
Has LR09 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 ELJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LR09 ELJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 ELJ find?
LR09 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear system corroded split / close to excessive.

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