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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LS61 XRCMOT history

LS61 XRC is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 3 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 100,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LS61 XRC silver Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,698 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 XRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS61 XRC was last recorded at 100,698 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 9,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,010 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,688 miles
Average per year
6,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,698 miles
  • 2025 – 91,010 miles
  • 2024 – 84,831 miles
  • 2023 – 79,358 miles
  • 2022 – 74,512 miles
  • 2021 – 70,037 miles
  • 2020 – 66,284 miles
  • 2019 – 58,520 miles
  • 2018 – 47,220 miles
  • 2017 – 41,318 miles
  • 2016 – 36,157 miles
  • 2015 – 31,186 miles
  • 2014 – 24,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,698 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across 2 seats ns outer and centre seat
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,698 miles (+9,688)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,698 miles
    Test number
    482242114592
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across 2 seats ns outer and centre seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass91,010 miles (+6,179)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,010 miles
    Test number
    809602364967
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,831 miles (+5,473)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    931028198087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,358 miles (+4,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    260769877679
    • 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))

  5. Pass74,512 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,512 miles
    Test number
    675639309125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,037 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,037 miles
    Test number
    827405644583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,284 miles (+7,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,284 miles
    Test number
    508903768516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,520 miles
    Test number
    983294837742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail58,520 miles (+11,300)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,520 miles
    Test number
    442131591721
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass47,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,220 miles
    Test number
    334286419280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail47,220 miles (+5,902)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,220 miles
    Test number
    756458174175
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily worn on edges 225 50 17 98w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass41,318 miles (+5,161)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,318 miles
    Test number
    771039135431
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre and stepping
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers and engine covers fitted

  13. Pass36,157 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,157 miles
    Test number
    465918884993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,186 miles (+6,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,186 miles
    Test number
    966549016608
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper-blade slightly smearing on screen.

  15. Pass24,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,281 miles
    Test number
    347958484248
    • 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)

Questions about LS61 XRC

Does LS61 XRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 XRC is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 XRC?
The MOT on LS61 XRC is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 XRC done?
LS61 XRC was recorded at 100,698 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 6,375 miles a year.
Has LS61 XRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 XRC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 XRC 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 XRC find?
LS61 XRC failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; central rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across 2 seats ns outer and centre seat, and 2 more.

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