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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

S20 SXJMOT history

S20 SXJ is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 20 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 114,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

S20 SXJ silver 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 10 May 2027
Mileage
114,768 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 SXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 SXJ was last recorded at 114,768 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,751 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,017 miles
Average per year
5,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,768 miles
  • 2025 – 112,751 miles
  • 2024 – 110,836 miles
  • 2023 – 108,551 miles
  • 2022 – 106,142 miles
  • 2021 – 104,162 miles
  • 2020 – 102,013 miles
  • 2019 – 95,891 miles
  • 2018 – 87,267 miles
  • 2017 – 77,998 miles
  • 2016 – 70,112 miles
  • 2015 – 60,865 miles
  • 2014 – 51,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,768 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,768 miles (+2,017)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    114,768 miles
    Test number
    849009681379
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass112,751 miles (+1,915)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,751 miles
    Test number
    452579608664
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass110,836 miles (+2,285)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    110,836 miles
    Test number
    565014234941
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,551 miles (+2,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,551 miles
    Test number
    465156567317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass106,142 miles (+1,980)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,142 miles
    Test number
    340719420769
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass104,162 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,162 miles
    Test number
    790532233426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,152 miles (+2,139)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,152 miles
    Test number
    589460623009
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure RESTING ON AXLE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass102,013 miles (+6,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,013 miles
    Test number
    135473646586
    • AdvisoryFront both wiper blades poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
  9. Pass95,891 miles (+8,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,891 miles
    Test number
    843999436654
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  10. Pass87,267 miles (+9,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,267 miles
    Test number
    406310746041
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass77,998 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,998 miles
    Test number
    315086383438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,993 miles (+7,881)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,993 miles
    Test number
    282273910503
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass70,112 miles (+9,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,112 miles
    Test number
    499769390109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt buckle stiff in operation
  14. Pass60,865 miles (+9,314)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,865 miles
    Test number
    149978895008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,551 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    416036004187
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about S20 SXJ

Does S20 SXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 SXJ is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 SXJ?
The MOT on S20 SXJ is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 SXJ done?
S20 SXJ was recorded at 114,768 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,272 miles a year.
Has S20 SXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 SXJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2021.
Has the mileage on S20 SXJ 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 S20 SXJ find?
S20 SXJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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