
Ford S-MAX
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,997 cc
LS56 MSOMOT history
LS56 MSO is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 27 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 170,139 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,565 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 MSO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 MSO was last recorded at 170,139 miles on 26 Apr 2022, 335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 169,804 miles · 8 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 335 miles
- Average per year
- 9,565 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 170,139 miles
- 2021 – 169,804 miles
- 2020 – 166,208 miles
- 2019 – 153,387 miles
- 2018 – 132,911 miles
- 2017 – 123,454 miles
- 2016 – 112,484 miles
- 2015 – 106,437 miles
- 2014 – 100,690 miles
- 2013 – 91,904 miles
- 2012 – 83,336 miles
- 2011 – 72,642 miles
- 2009 – 51,434 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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, 2011–2013
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,139 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 170,139 miles
- Test number
- 782513906135
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail170,126 miles (+322)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,126 miles
- Test number
- 408907084202
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail169,804 miles (+3,596)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,804 miles
- Test number
- 618656689445
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended SEAT BELT STALK (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt stalk casing missing but still functioning as intended
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,208 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 166,208 miles
- Test number
- 520467226541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,183 miles (+12,796)3 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,183 miles
- Test number
- 200479834393
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power streering bottle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Pass153,387 miles (+20,476)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 153,387 miles
- Test number
- 349972655004
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCan't check rear seat belts (obstruction)
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass132,911 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 132,911 miles
- Test number
- 363229983681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,811 miles (+9,357)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,811 miles
- Test number
- 427797956824
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer part of tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated
Pass123,454 miles (+10,970)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 123,454 miles
- Test number
- 274847322052
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,484 miles (+6,047)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 112,484 miles
- Test number
- 383094325173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,437 miles (+5,747)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 106,437 miles
- Test number
- 345719645095
- NoteHigh level brake lamp not working
Pass100,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 100,690 miles
- Test number
- 107301374455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,690 miles (+8,786)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,690 miles
- Test number
- 589491174035
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass91,904 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 91,904 miles
- Test number
- 178044703075
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail91,904 miles (+8,568)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,904 miles
- Test number
- 295523403056
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,336 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 83,336 miles
- Test number
- 745530012076
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail83,336 miles (+10,694)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,336 miles
- Test number
- 318986002023
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail72,642 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,642 miles
- Test number
- 456455401080
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,642 miles (+21,208)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 72,642 miles
- Test number
- 489325701061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,434 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 51,434 miles
- Test number
- 483641939470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 MSO
- Does LS56 MSO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 MSO expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 MSO?
- The MOT on LS56 MSO expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 MSO done?
- LS56 MSO was recorded at 170,139 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2022, an average of 9,565 miles a year.
- Has LS56 MSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 MSO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS56 MSO 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 MSO find?
- LS56 MSO passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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