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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,997 cc

LS56 WHUMOT history

LS56 WHU is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 11 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LS56 WHU 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 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,969 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WHU was last recorded at 170,969 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,969 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,969 miles
  • 2025 – 165,384 miles
  • 2024 – 150,733 miles
  • 2023 – 145,089 miles
  • 2022 – 144,708 miles
  • 2021 – 142,999 miles
  • 2019 – 133,631 miles
  • 2018 – 123,399 miles
  • 2016 – 114,384 miles
  • 2015 – 102,476 miles
  • 2014 – 90,313 miles
  • 2013 – 77,547 miles
  • 2012 – 68,975 miles
  • 2011 – 56,802 miles
  • 2010 – 45,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,969 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened control arm where coil spring sits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,969 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,969 miles
    Test number
    933327259496
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,969 miles (+5,585)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,969 miles
    Test number
    870889430366
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,384 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    165,384 miles
    Test number
    649764114989
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened control arm where coil spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail165,384 miles (+14,651)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,384 miles
    Test number
    470195928627
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure,catching on exhaust (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Control arm where coil spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened control arm where coil spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass150,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,733 miles
    Test number
    436982266664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,733 miles (+5,644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,733 miles
    Test number
    496936188989
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  7. Pass145,089 miles (+381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,089 miles
    Test number
    237771365520
    • 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))

  8. Pass144,708 miles (+1,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,708 miles
    Test number
    318559746468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass142,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,999 miles
    Test number
    911087972833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    379176126985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. FailMileage not read3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    515377052537
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass133,631 miles (+10,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,631 miles
    Test number
    747106113736
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass123,399 miles (+9,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,399 miles
    Test number
    760205723778
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass114,384 miles (+11,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,384 miles
    Test number
    686473772644
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAcceleration not detected,no emission printout.

  15. Pass102,476 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,476 miles
    Test number
    698947025178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,065 miles (+11,752)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,065 miles
    Test number
    397691615186
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass90,313 miles (+12,766)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,313 miles
    Test number
    719303884054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,547 miles (+8,572)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    795260083055
    • NoteBoth front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

  19. Fail68,975 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    466073082031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass68,975 miles (+12,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    828693582003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass56,802 miles (+11,787)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    907588521038
    • NoteRear brake pads very low

  22. Pass45,015 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,015 miles
    Test number
    881549420043
    • NoteFront number backing starting to lift
    • NoteOffside front outer wheel rim damaged

Questions about LS56 WHU

Does LS56 WHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 WHU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WHU?
The MOT on LS56 WHU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 WHU done?
LS56 WHU was recorded at 170,969 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,550 miles a year.
Has LS56 WHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WHU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 WHU 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 WHU find?
LS56 WHU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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