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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LR61 BDUMOT history

LR61 BDU is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 3 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 174,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LR61 BDU black 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 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,176 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 BDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 BDU was last recorded at 174,176 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 10,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,048 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,128 miles
Average per year
7,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,176 miles
  • 2025 – 164,048 miles
  • 2024 – 151,672 miles
  • 2023 – 143,627 miles
  • 2022 – 136,199 miles
  • 2021 – 129,915 miles
  • 2020 – 127,768 miles
  • 2019 – 123,742 miles
  • 2018 – 118,489 miles
  • 2017 – 108,352 miles
  • 2016 – 98,024 miles
  • 2014 – 87,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,176 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush weak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,176 miles (+10,128)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,176 miles
    Test number
    558961623775
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Pass164,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,048 miles
    Test number
    890777059383
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail164,048 miles (+12,376)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,048 miles
    Test number
    194178366252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,672 miles (+8,045)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,672 miles
    Test number
    246368983139
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,627 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,627 miles
    Test number
    663655060670
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing low on inner edge

  6. Fail143,627 miles (+7,428)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,627 miles
    Test number
    827837450671
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing low on inner edge

  7. Pass136,199 miles (+6,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,199 miles
    Test number
    675890849277
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,915 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    652665735111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,768 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,768 miles
    Test number
    112424155807
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail127,765 miles (+4,023)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,765 miles
    Test number
    552822306308
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,742 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,742 miles
    Test number
    975118129249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,682 miles (+5,193)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,682 miles
    Test number
    590797472958
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass118,489 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,489 miles
    Test number
    259497534293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail118,469 miles (+10,117)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,469 miles
    Test number
    770917859052
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass108,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,352 miles
    Test number
    694994031632
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail108,352 miles (+10,328)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,352 miles
    Test number
    715388271482
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass98,024 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,024 miles
    Test number
    833555660094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,023 miles (+10,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,023 miles
    Test number
    221778768668
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass87,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,503 miles
    Test number
    865254314385
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR61 BDU

Does LR61 BDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 BDU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 BDU?
The MOT on LR61 BDU is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 BDU done?
LR61 BDU was recorded at 174,176 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,619 miles a year.
Has LR61 BDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 BDU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 BDU 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 LR61 BDU find?
LR61 BDU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust mounting defective corroded; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 2 more.

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