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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc

LX56 DLEMOT history

LX56 DLE is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2022.

LX56 DLE silver Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
141,808 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 DLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 DLE was last recorded at 141,808 miles on 4 Jan 2022, 2,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2016: 734 miles, lower than 94,622 miles on 12 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,166 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,642 miles
Average per year
8,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,808 miles
  • 2021 – 139,166 miles
  • 2019 – 137,008 miles
  • 2018 – 126,372 miles
  • 2017 – 114,952 miles
  • 2016 – 103,753 miles
  • 2015 – 94,622 miles
  • 2014 – 89,381 miles
  • 2012 – 80,635 miles
  • 2011 – 70,347 miles
  • 2010 – 55,203 miles
  • 2009 – 36,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,808 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front both front tyre wear inner and outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,808 miles (+2,642)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,808 miles
    Test number
    261940492494
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass139,166 miles (+2,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,166 miles
    Test number
    671012500312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass137,008 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,008 miles
    Test number
    397955443665
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyre wear inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail136,933 miles (+10,561)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,933 miles
    Test number
    625602875621
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyre wear inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass126,372 miles (+11,420)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,372 miles
    Test number
    306325190939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,952 miles (+11,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,952 miles
    Test number
    351364880745
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  7. Pass103,753 miles (+103,019)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,753 miles
    Test number
    776245589177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass734 miles (-93,888)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    734 miles
    Test number
    310119465406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,622 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,622 miles
    Test number
    159653145021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,621 miles (+5,240)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,621 miles
    Test number
    696652345060
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  11. Pass89,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,381 miles
    Test number
    125401044443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,379 miles (+8,744)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,379 miles
    Test number
    436721244009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
  13. Pass80,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,635 miles
    Test number
    636914112313
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  14. Fail80,635 miles (+10,288)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,635 miles
    Test number
    837644612337
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass70,347 miles (+15,144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    836549821369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,203 miles (+18,966)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,203 miles
    Test number
    421584930372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,237 miles
    Test number
    321104539390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 DLE

Does LX56 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 DLE expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 DLE?
The MOT on LX56 DLE expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 DLE done?
LX56 DLE was recorded at 141,808 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2022, an average of 8,728 miles a year.
Has LX56 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 DLE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LX56 DLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX56 DLE find?
LX56 DLE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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