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Ford S-MAX

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LS56 BTYMOT history

LS56 BTY is a black petrol Ford S-MAX first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.

LS56 BTY black 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 16 May 2023
Mileage
127,822 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2022
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BTY was last recorded at 127,822 miles on 17 May 2022, 14,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,070 miles · 12 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
14,752 miles
Average per year
7,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,822 miles
  • 2020 – 113,070 miles
  • 2019 – 109,115 miles
  • 2018 – 108,943 miles
  • 2017 – 99,437 miles
  • 2016 – 89,569 miles
  • 2015 – 78,338 miles
  • 2014 – 72,925 miles
  • 2013 – 63,428 miles
  • 2012 – 53,753 miles
  • 2011 – 44,663 miles
  • 2010 – 35,210 miles
  • 2009 – 27,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,822 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear BOTH SIDES , suspension arms corroding

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,822 miles (+14,752)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,822 miles
    Test number
    247531835455
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH SIDES , suspension arms corroding

  2. Pass113,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,070 miles
    Test number
    965120078633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,070 miles (+3,955)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,070 miles
    Test number
    686753063965
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads becoming low

  4. Pass109,115 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,115 miles
    Test number
    481921416033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,111 miles (+168)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    754911133969
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,943 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    876076612409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail108,823 miles (+9,386)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,823 miles
    Test number
    862011023537
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass99,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,437 miles
    Test number
    572354851871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

  9. Fail99,437 miles (+9,868)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,437 miles
    Test number
    175956274181
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle blue smoke at 250 rev (7.3.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

  10. Pass89,569 miles (+11,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,569 miles
    Test number
    511501476758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low outer edge
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Pass78,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,338 miles
    Test number
    965606695150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,338 miles (+5,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,338 miles
    Test number
    279666195177
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass72,925 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    485476474267
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail72,925 miles (+9,497)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    888406274234
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    646696273210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,428 miles (+9,675)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    448820273299
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Fail53,753 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,753 miles
    Test number
    245606572269
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  18. Pass53,753 miles (+9,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,753 miles
    Test number
    625786272274
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  19. Pass44,663 miles (+9,453)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    645243271282
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 3mm

  20. Pass35,210 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,210 miles
    Test number
    491465480258
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 3mm

  21. Fail35,210 miles (+7,655)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,210 miles
    Test number
    362275180426
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 3mm

  22. Fail27,555 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,555 miles
    Test number
    691836189292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass27,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,555 miles
    Test number
    800696589245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BTY

Does LS56 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BTY expired on 16 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BTY?
The MOT on LS56 BTY expired on 16 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BTY done?
LS56 BTY was recorded at 127,822 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022, an average of 7,963 miles a year.
Has LS56 BTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BTY has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LS56 BTY 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 LS56 BTY find?
LS56 BTY passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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