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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

S31 CLYMOT history

S31 CLY is a grey diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2023.

S31 CLY grey Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2024
Mileage
178,666 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 CLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 CLY was last recorded at 178,666 miles on 11 Aug 2023, 16,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,069 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
16,597 miles
Average per year
9,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,666 miles
  • 2022 – 162,069 miles
  • 2021 – 152,475 miles
  • 2020 – 145,648 miles
  • 2019 – 140,077 miles
  • 2018 – 130,055 miles
  • 2017 – 122,030 miles
  • 2016 – 112,874 miles
  • 2015 – 100,746 miles
  • 2014 – 93,287 miles
  • 2013 – 81,430 miles
  • 2012 – 70,087 miles
  • 2011 – 58,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,666 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,666 miles
    Test number
    683379368195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail178,662 miles (+16,593)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,662 miles
    Test number
    296742327765
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,069 miles (+9,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,069 miles
    Test number
    825262112337
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,475 miles
    Test number
    994554584380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,475 miles (+6,827)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,475 miles
    Test number
    477667864814
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,648 miles (+5,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,648 miles
    Test number
    862886492171
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad appears to have reduced contact area compared to other 3 front brake pads. Brake pads and discs look relatively new. Suggest investigate. Roller Brake Test performance not adversely affected.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass140,077 miles (+10,022)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,077 miles
    Test number
    725142180420
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass130,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,055 miles
    Test number
    495470757826
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Severely corroded, likely to fail. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail130,055 miles (+8,025)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,055 miles
    Test number
    458235719156
    • Repaired at testOffside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre row seat. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Severely corroded, likely to fail. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass122,030 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,030 miles
    Test number
    135217142411
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail121,924 miles (+9,050)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,924 miles
    Test number
    786111773670
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass112,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,874 miles
    Test number
    822127620912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,869 miles (+12,123)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,869 miles
    Test number
    400437361831
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass100,746 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,746 miles
    Test number
    477217482587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail100,702 miles (+7,415)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,702 miles
    Test number
    323336165259
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass93,287 miles (+11,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,287 miles
    Test number
    759596214248
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres worn

  17. Pass81,430 miles (+11,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,430 miles
    Test number
    868031393113
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads worn approximateley 70%

  18. Pass70,087 miles (+11,611)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,087 miles
    Test number
    389820802279
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass58,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,476 miles
    Test number
    346521101229
    • 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)

Questions about S31 CLY

Does S31 CLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 CLY expired on 18 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 CLY?
The MOT on S31 CLY expired on 18 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 CLY done?
S31 CLY was recorded at 178,666 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2023, an average of 9,966 miles a year.
Has S31 CLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 CLY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S31 CLY 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 S31 CLY find?
S31 CLY passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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