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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

S21 DFHMOT history

S21 DFH is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 19 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S21 DFH 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,145 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 DFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 DFH was last recorded at 143,145 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 9,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,568 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,577 miles
Average per year
7,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,145 miles
  • 2025 – 133,568 miles
  • 2024 – 122,515 miles
  • 2023 – 111,422 miles
  • 2022 – 105,157 miles
  • 2021 – 98,036 miles
  • 2019 – 91,120 miles
  • 2018 – 84,986 miles
  • 2017 – 81,564 miles
  • 2016 – 76,337 miles
  • 2015 – 67,816 miles
  • 2014 – 58,027 miles
  • 2013 – 47,523 miles
  • 2012 – 35,474 miles
  • 2011 – 26,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,145 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine lamp on dash
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S Trailing arm front bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,145 miles (+9,577)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,145 miles
    Test number
    745256010024
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S Trailing arm front bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,568 miles (+11,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,568 miles
    Test number
    375701918610
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath Undersealed

  3. Pass122,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,515 miles
    Test number
    195367540475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail122,515 miles (+11,093)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,515 miles
    Test number
    145043515873
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass111,422 miles (+6,265)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,422 miles
    Test number
    704113384478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,157 miles (+7,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    109211790172
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Pass98,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,036 miles
    Test number
    272707291708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,036 miles (+6,916)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,036 miles
    Test number
    797745302776
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,120 miles (+6,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,120 miles
    Test number
    635217589659
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,986 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,986 miles
    Test number
    983376347743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,564 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,564 miles
    Test number
    682256814411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,337 miles (+8,521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,337 miles
    Test number
    892587295412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,816 miles (+9,789)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    564849600301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,027 miles (+435)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,027 miles
    Test number
    956974494247
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre of correct size but not of reinforced type
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre of correct size but not of reinforced type

  15. Fail57,592 miles (+10,069)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,592 miles
    Test number
    365164084247
    • DangerousDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre of correct size but not of reinforced type
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre of correct size but not of reinforced type

  16. Pass47,523 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,523 miles
    Test number
    516005393259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,793 miles (+9,319)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,793 miles
    Test number
    319154833120
    • NoteCorrosion on front brake discs
    • NoteN/S/R tyre borderline on outer edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre getting low on tread

  18. Pass35,474 miles (+9,149)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,474 miles
    Test number
    906830732143
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront tyres getting low

  19. Pass26,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,325 miles
    Test number
    279156711157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,325 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,325 miles
    Test number
    316886711119
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Questions about S21 DFH

Does S21 DFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 DFH is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 DFH?
The MOT on S21 DFH is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 DFH done?
S21 DFH was recorded at 143,145 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,927 miles a year.
Has S21 DFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 DFH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S21 DFH 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 DFH find?
S21 DFH passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: engine lamp on dash; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and lipped; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both, and 2 more.

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