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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LR61 BDFMOT history

LR61 BDF is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 3 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LR61 BDF silver Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,832 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 BDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 BDF was last recorded at 146,832 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 15,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2014: 37,121 miles, lower than 48,371 miles on 2 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,605 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15,227 miles
Average per year
7,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,832 miles
  • 2024 – 131,605 miles
  • 2023 – 130,106 miles
  • 2022 – 120,441 miles
  • 2021 – 112,679 miles
  • 2020 – 107,393 miles
  • 2019 – 102,780 miles
  • 2018 – 92,696 miles
  • 2017 – 84,700 miles
  • 2016 – 70,407 miles
  • 2015 – 52,999 miles
  • 2014 – 37,121 miles
  • 2012 – 48,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,832 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Brake anti slip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake anti slip worn / rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,832 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,832 miles
    Test number
    352694191644
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,832 miles (+15,227)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,832 miles
    Test number
    371624307201
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,605 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,605 miles
    Test number
    501858264034
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail131,605 miles (+1,499)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,605 miles
    Test number
    830287649094
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass130,106 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,106 miles
    Test number
    706729016251
    • AdvisoryBrake anti slip

  6. Fail130,103 miles (+9,662)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,103 miles
    Test number
    448030620067
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake anti slip

  7. Pass120,441 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,441 miles
    Test number
    765154647663
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail120,438 miles (+7,759)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,438 miles
    Test number
    807538954577
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  9. Pass112,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    871784650501
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPark brake cables corroded

  10. Fail112,679 miles (+5,286)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    733393856469
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPark brake cables corroded

  11. Pass107,393 miles (+4,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,393 miles
    Test number
    104710476206
    • AdvisoryN/s/r park brake cable corroded

  12. Pass102,780 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    387149342630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,696 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,696 miles
    Test number
    233972293233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,700 miles
    Test number
    379394701670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail84,700 miles (+14,293)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,700 miles
    Test number
    375954303191
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass70,407 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,407 miles
    Test number
    707016511765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake anti slip worn / rear tyres perished

  17. Fail70,406 miles (+44)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,406 miles
    Test number
    280849934568
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake anti slip worn / rear tyres perished

  18. Fail70,362 miles (+17,363)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    313442937497
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 215/60/16V (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass52,999 miles (+15,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,999 miles
    Test number
    105794117294
    • AdvisoryFront tyre/s wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass37,121 miles (-11,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,121 miles
    Test number
    975042504374
    • NoteEmissions not detected

  21. Pass48,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,371 miles
    Test number
    519237302330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 BDF

Does LR61 BDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 BDF is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 BDF?
The MOT on LR61 BDF is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 BDF done?
LR61 BDF was recorded at 146,832 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,495 miles a year.
Has LR61 BDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 BDF has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 BDF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR61 BDF find?
LR61 BDF passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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