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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LS61 BHEMOT history

LS61 BHE is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 115,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LS61 BHE black 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 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,554 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BHE was last recorded at 115,554 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 5,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,581 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,973 miles
Average per year
7,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,554 miles
  • 2025 – 109,581 miles
  • 2024 – 102,320 miles
  • 2023 – 94,507 miles
  • 2022 – 84,117 miles
  • 2021 – 75,277 miles
  • 2020 – 66,202 miles
  • 2019 – 59,377 miles
  • 2018 – 54,435 miles
  • 2017 – 45,023 miles
  • 2016 – 39,459 miles
  • 2015 – 36,678 miles
  • 2014 – 28,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,554 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,554 miles (+5,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,554 miles
    Test number
    910447982307
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass109,581 miles (+7,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,581 miles
    Test number
    999684863754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,320 miles (+7,813)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,320 miles
    Test number
    723468078924
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both real trailing arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass94,507 miles (+10,390)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,507 miles
    Test number
    882978156954
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass84,117 miles (+8,840)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,117 miles
    Test number
    959221543361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,277 miles (+9,075)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,277 miles
    Test number
    255167262965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,202 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    953967615427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    271223419993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,377 miles (+4,942)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    714365067245
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass54,435 miles (+9,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,435 miles
    Test number
    595450082437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass45,023 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,023 miles
    Test number
    899133751039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,459 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,459 miles
    Test number
    123707536174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,678 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,678 miles
    Test number
    912189307204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,835 miles
    Test number
    767613174240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BHE

Does LS61 BHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BHE is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BHE?
The MOT on LS61 BHE is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 BHE done?
LS61 BHE was recorded at 115,554 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 7,400 miles a year.
Has LS61 BHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BHE has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LS61 BHE 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 LS61 BHE find?
LS61 BHE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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