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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,522 cc

LS56 UFCMOT history

LS56 UFC is a black petrol Ford S-MAX first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

LS56 UFC black Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
134,015 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 UFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,522 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 UFC was last recorded at 134,015 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,015 miles · 1 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,015 miles
  • 2021 – 124,400 miles
  • 2020 – 110,248 miles
  • 2019 – 103,471 miles
  • 2018 – 94,434 miles
  • 2017 – 84,146 miles
  • 2016 – 73,425 miles
  • 2015 – 66,680 miles
  • 2014 – 57,538 miles
  • 2013 – 50,871 miles
  • 2012 – 41,916 miles
  • 2011 – 32,568 miles
  • 2010 – 24,991 miles
  • 2009 – 19,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,015 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod, front bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bouncy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage 235/45/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm front bushes are in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,015 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,015 miles
    Test number
    215472452633
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod, front bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,015 miles (+9,615)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,015 miles
    Test number
    223979322135
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod front bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,400 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,400 miles
    Test number
    731511199982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bouncy (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm front bushes are in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

  4. Fail124,400 miles (+14,152)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,400 miles
    Test number
    563732379519
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bouncy (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm front bushes are in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

  5. Pass110,248 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,248 miles
    Test number
    912835887656
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, lipped and rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm front bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted,preventing inspection of components

  6. Fail110,248 miles (+6,777)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,248 miles
    Test number
    427271896288
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, lipped and rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm front bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted,preventing inspection of components

  7. Pass103,471 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,471 miles
    Test number
    726403309420
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail103,469 miles (+9,035)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,469 miles
    Test number
    108976697869
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, wearing on edges 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass94,434 miles (+10,288)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,434 miles
    Test number
    406205117936
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,146 miles
    Test number
    466076395776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail84,119 miles (+10,694)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,119 miles
    Test number
    648395327249
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass73,425 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,425 miles
    Test number
    424018882254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,680 miles (+9,142)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,680 miles
    Test number
    947820385163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,538 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    628249454228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,871 miles (+8,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,871 miles
    Test number
    886514573201
    • 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)

  16. Pass41,916 miles (+9,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,916 miles
    Test number
    348413162248
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,568 miles (+7,577)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,568 miles
    Test number
    136424881289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,991 miles
    Test number
    212942990297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,991 miles (+5,696)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,991 miles
    Test number
    582142190271
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass19,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,295 miles
    Test number
    231462209348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,295 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,295 miles
    Test number
    214241609368
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on limit - rear pads on limit.

Questions about LS56 UFC

Does LS56 UFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 UFC expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 UFC?
The MOT on LS56 UFC expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 UFC done?
LS56 UFC was recorded at 134,015 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 8,751 miles a year.
Has LS56 UFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 UFC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS56 UFC 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 UFC find?
LS56 UFC passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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