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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

P3 VMCMOT history

P3 VMC is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 21 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

P3 VMC 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 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,958 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P3 VMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P3 VMC was last recorded at 149,958 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,940 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
9,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,958 miles
  • 2024 – 140,253 miles
  • 2023 – 127,940 miles
  • 2022 – 117,304 miles
  • 2021 – 107,070 miles
  • 2020 – 97,001 miles
  • 2019 – 84,995 miles
  • 2017 – 74,456 miles
  • 2016 – 64,380 miles
  • 2015 – 57,291 miles
  • 2014 – 45,414 miles
  • 2013 – 34,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,958 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened limited inspection due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front strut top bearing rough

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,958 miles (+18)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,958 miles
    Test number
    204300283059
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened limited inspection due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,940 miles (+9,687)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,940 miles
    Test number
    995899332728
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened limited inspection due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,253 miles (+285)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,253 miles
    Test number
    731945064982
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened limited inspection due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top bearing rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail139,968 miles (+12,028)1 dangerous6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,968 miles
    Test number
    666928701023
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened limited inspection due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top bearing rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,940 miles (+10,636)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,940 miles
    Test number
    645559879901
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened limited inspection due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,304 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,304 miles
    Test number
    331736998706
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,304 miles (+10,234)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,304 miles
    Test number
    325148958876
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,070 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,070 miles
    Test number
    688980537653
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail107,070 miles (+10,069)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,070 miles
    Test number
    656863144861
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass97,001 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    490703152843
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail97,001 miles (+12,006)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,001 miles
    Test number
    926593962434
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass84,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,995 miles
    Test number
    240033153146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,995 miles (+10,539)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,995 miles
    Test number
    274717463412
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass74,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    607350295542
    • AdvisoryBoot seats folded away at time of test
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre valve damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  15. Fail74,456 miles (+10,076)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    574674557985
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoot seats folded away at time of test
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre valve damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  16. Pass64,380 miles (+7,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,380 miles
    Test number
    620388719352
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUpper level components covered

  17. Pass57,291 miles (+11,877)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    418452402668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,414 miles (+10,630)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,414 miles
    Test number
    239543254322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  19. Pass34,784 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,784 miles
    Test number
    376893243375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres showing cuts/cracks and damage to outer sidewalls (no cords exsposed)

Questions about P3 VMC

Does P3 VMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P3 VMC is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P3 VMC?
The MOT on P3 VMC is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P3 VMC done?
P3 VMC was recorded at 149,958 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 9,653 miles a year.
Has P3 VMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P3 VMC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on P3 VMC 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 P3 VMC find?
P3 VMC passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened limited inspection due to covers; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 7 more.

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