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Ford S-MAX

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,179 cc

R5 LXLMOT history

R5 LXL is a grey diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

R5 LXL grey Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,908 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LXL was last recorded at 114,908 miles on 28 May 2026, 16,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,334 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16,574 miles
Average per year
9,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,908 miles
  • 2025 – 98,334 miles
  • 2024 – 85,681 miles
  • 2023 – 78,190 miles
  • 2022 – 69,321 miles
  • 2021 – 61,424 miles
  • 2020 – 55,124 miles
  • 2019 – 45,342 miles
  • 2018 – 36,511 miles
  • 2017 – 23,946 miles
  • 2016 – 17,938 miles
  • 2015 – 12,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,908 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Radiator top hose rubbing through

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,908 miles (+16,574)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,908 miles
    Test number
    133558687499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,334 miles (+12,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,334 miles
    Test number
    125342723306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass85,681 miles (+7,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,681 miles
    Test number
    145089713721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass78,190 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    555732813865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,187 miles (+8,866)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    948196144437
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass69,321 miles (+7,897)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,321 miles
    Test number
    223787744455
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass61,424 miles (+6,300)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,424 miles
    Test number
    114056237274
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass55,124 miles (+9,782)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,124 miles
    Test number
    523953404098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,342 miles (+8,831)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    45,342 miles
    Test number
    634865680826
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass36,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,511 miles
    Test number
    366085511609
    • AdvisoryRadiator top hose rubbing through
  11. Fail36,511 miles (+12,565)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,511 miles
    Test number
    378480947312
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator top hose rubbing through
  12. Pass23,946 miles (+6,008)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,946 miles
    Test number
    451367174828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,938 miles (+5,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    17,938 miles
    Test number
    965916613783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut to side wall (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass12,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,825 miles
    Test number
    547791495098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LXL

Does R5 LXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LXL is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LXL?
The MOT on R5 LXL is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LXL done?
R5 LXL was recorded at 114,908 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 9,150 miles a year.
Has R5 LXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LXL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on R5 LXL 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 R5 LXL find?
R5 LXL passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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