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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

LS59 DCEMOT history

LS59 DCE is a silver petrol Ford S-MAX first used on 16 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LS59 DCE 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 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,493 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 DCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 DCE was last recorded at 115,493 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 7,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,619 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,874 miles
Average per year
5,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,493 miles
  • 2025 – 107,619 miles
  • 2024 – 100,903 miles
  • 2023 – 95,627 miles
  • 2022 – 90,657 miles
  • 2021 – 85,694 miles
  • 2020 – 81,538 miles
  • 2019 – 77,891 miles
  • 2018 – 73,246 miles
  • 2017 – 69,321 miles
  • 2016 – 65,030 miles
  • 2015 – 59,793 miles
  • 2014 – 50,353 miles
  • 2013 – 41,803 miles
  • 2012 – 35,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,493 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Offside Front Inner steering arm play at ball joint ( ON LIMITS
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,493 miles (+7,874)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,493 miles
    Test number
    213786586176
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Offside Front Inner steering arm play at ball joint ( ON LIMITS
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass107,619 miles (+6,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,619 miles
    Test number
    426223284410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm play at ball joint ON LIMITS
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass100,903 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,903 miles
    Test number
    471902335020
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Fail100,902 miles (+5,275)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,902 miles
    Test number
    773272584298
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass95,627 miles (+4,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,627 miles
    Test number
    951386814146
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass90,657 miles (+4,963)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,657 miles
    Test number
    926743965724
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass85,694 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,694 miles
    Test number
    127328968189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,538 miles (+3,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,538 miles
    Test number
    308570916001
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass77,891 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,891 miles
    Test number
    315510204355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,246 miles (+3,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,246 miles
    Test number
    277230006157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass69,321 miles (+4,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,321 miles
    Test number
    364494915900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats fitted
  12. Pass65,030 miles (+5,237)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    629396476686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,793 miles (+9,440)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,793 miles
    Test number
    181863614840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,353 miles (+8,550)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    828233494209
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Pass41,803 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,803 miles
    Test number
    208515893289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,975 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,975 miles
    Test number
    838730102372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS59 DCE

Does LS59 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 DCE is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 DCE?
The MOT on LS59 DCE is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 DCE done?
LS59 DCE was recorded at 115,493 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,775 miles a year.
Has LS59 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 DCE has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 DCE 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 LS59 DCE find?
LS59 DCE passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front offside front inner steering arm play at ball joint ( on limits, and 1 more.

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