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Ford Grand C-MAX

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

S3 LECMOT history

S3 LEC is a blue diesel Ford Grand C-MAX first used on 21 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S3 LEC blue 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 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,956 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 LEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Grand C-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 LEC was last recorded at 161,956 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,867 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,089 miles
Average per year
8,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,956 miles
  • 2025 – 158,867 miles
  • 2024 – 156,688 miles
  • 2023 – 154,776 miles
  • 2022 – 152,252 miles
  • 2021 – 149,733 miles
  • 2020 – 146,332 miles
  • 2019 – 134,347 miles
  • 2018 – 122,741 miles
  • 2017 – 110,543 miles
  • 2016 – 95,360 miles
  • 2015 – 81,781 miles
  • 2014 – 63,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

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, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres worn on inner edge and 2mm overall tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,956 miles
    Test number
    767857312497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Fail161,956 miles (+3,089)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,956 miles
    Test number
    862291363622
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass158,867 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,867 miles
    Test number
    366065695242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,688 miles (+1,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,688 miles
    Test number
    726851824210
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,776 miles (+2,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,776 miles
    Test number
    752910944733
    • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass152,252 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,252 miles
    Test number
    259779002922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,733 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,733 miles
    Test number
    189886736949
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres worn on inner edge and 2mm overall tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail149,705 miles (+3,373)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,705 miles
    Test number
    527603010084
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working OSR position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres worn on inner edge and 2mm overall tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OSR Light lens cracked allowing water in
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,332 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,332 miles
    Test number
    469685618359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail146,195 miles (+11,848)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,195 miles
    Test number
    720763034196
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass134,347 miles (+11,606)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,347 miles
    Test number
    279787802145
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass122,741 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,741 miles
    Test number
    941269670253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavily perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner position lamp inop and lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine area

  13. Fail122,741 miles (+12,198)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,741 miles
    Test number
    659517535651
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavily perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner position lamp inop and lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine area

  14. Pass110,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,543 miles
    Test number
    311971672588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,541 miles (+15,181)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,541 miles
    Test number
    234225659044
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass95,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,360 miles
    Test number
    332066221849
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail95,360 miles (+13,579)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,360 miles
    Test number
    698946885557
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass81,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,781 miles
    Test number
    976875265041
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail81,781 miles (+17,838)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,781 miles
    Test number
    825105265064
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass63,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    305351674097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,943 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    589641074079
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about S3 LEC

Does S3 LEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LEC is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 LEC?
The MOT on S3 LEC is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 LEC done?
S3 LEC was recorded at 161,956 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,129 miles a year.
Has S3 LEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 LEC has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 LEC 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 S3 LEC find?
S3 LEC passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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