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Ford C-MAX

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

S21 ALGMOT history

S21 ALG is a grey petrol Ford C-MAX first used on 20 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

S21 ALG grey Ford C-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford C-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,876 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 ALG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
C-MAX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 ALG was last recorded at 125,876 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 5,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,196 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,680 miles
Average per year
7,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,876 miles
  • 2025 – 120,196 miles
  • 2024 – 116,638 miles
  • 2023 – 114,420 miles
  • 2022 – 110,885 miles
  • 2021 – 107,489 miles
  • 2020 – 104,394 miles
  • 2019 – 100,707 miles
  • 2018 – 95,267 miles
  • 2017 – 89,472 miles
  • 2016 – 82,666 miles
  • 2015 – 65,283 miles
  • 2013 – 51,162 miles
  • 2012 – 28,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,876 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryLower Radiator support corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Bonnet catch tight operation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,876 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,876 miles
    Test number
    513674294340
    • AdvisoryLower Radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail125,876 miles (+5,680)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,876 miles
    Test number
    337281588544
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure.
    • AdvisoryLower Radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass120,196 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,196 miles
    Test number
    300134430413
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail120,196 miles (+3,558)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,196 miles
    Test number
    154250453490
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass116,638 miles (+2,218)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,638 miles
    Test number
    490065657349
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass114,420 miles (+3,535)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    349759441372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass110,885 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,885 miles
    Test number
    992272783339
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch tight operation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail110,862 miles (+3,373)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,862 miles
    Test number
    359072859604
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch tight operation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass107,489 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,489 miles
    Test number
    230430005805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,480 miles (+3,086)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,480 miles
    Test number
    798389649296
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement same (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass104,394 miles (+3,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,394 miles
    Test number
    597159839859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass100,707 miles (+5,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,707 miles
    Test number
    710358585570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass95,267 miles (+5,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,267 miles
    Test number
    430331259026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass89,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,472 miles
    Test number
    201921680953
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail89,472 miles (+6,806)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,472 miles
    Test number
    615697250698
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass82,666 miles (+17,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,666 miles
    Test number
    954222264376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass65,283 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,283 miles
    Test number
    697320585175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,451 miles (+12,289)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,451 miles
    Test number
    845268425002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,162 miles (+22,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,162 miles
    Test number
    135592623336
    • NoteParking permit in os drivers view
  20. Pass28,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,858 miles
    Test number
    747449712386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 ALG

Does S21 ALG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 ALG is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 ALG?
The MOT on S21 ALG is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 ALG done?
S21 ALG was recorded at 125,876 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,326 miles a year.
Has S21 ALG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 ALG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 ALG 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 S21 ALG find?
S21 ALG passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: lower radiator support corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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