Ford logo

Ford S-MAX

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,999 cc

S40 KCSMOT history

S40 KCS is a black petrol Ford S-MAX first used on 7 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S40 KCS black 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 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,385 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,033 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S40 KCS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S40 KCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 KCS was last recorded at 140,385 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 10,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,987 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,398 miles
Average per year
10,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,385 miles
  • 2024 – 129,987 miles
  • 2023 – 118,847 miles
  • 2022 – 106,267 miles
  • 2021 – 90,727 miles
  • 2020 – 81,665 miles
  • 2019 – 74,739 miles
  • 2018 – 64,761 miles
  • 2017 – 58,316 miles
  • 2016 – 48,957 miles
  • 2015 – 38,607 miles
  • 2014 – 29,250 miles
  • 2013 – 19,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,385 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt in boot (7 seater) (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Boot seat belts not checked as vehicle loaded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,385 miles
    Test number
    178762351048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt in boot (7 seater) (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Fail140,385 miles (+10,398)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,385 miles
    Test number
    777760274832
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt in boot (7 seater) (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass129,987 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,987 miles
    Test number
    885588048828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoot seat belts not checked as vehicle loaded
  4. Fail129,971 miles (+11,124)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,971 miles
    Test number
    496869199506
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoot seat belts not checked as vehicle loaded
  5. Pass118,847 miles (+150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,847 miles
    Test number
    527976040745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front drive shaft boot perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail118,697 miles (+12,430)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,697 miles
    Test number
    807570223271
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass106,267 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,267 miles
    Test number
    909545856319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear crankshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail106,267 miles (+15,540)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,267 miles
    Test number
    787783556239
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure broken fixing (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear crankshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,727 miles
    Test number
    986605016032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,727 miles (+9,062)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,727 miles
    Test number
    312473823191
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass81,665 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,665 miles
    Test number
    281758823000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,739 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,739 miles
    Test number
    411864728997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,641 miles (+9,880)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,641 miles
    Test number
    792940007101
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  14. Pass64,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,761 miles
    Test number
    855112731784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,761 miles (+6,445)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,761 miles
    Test number
    492749081996
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass58,316 miles (+206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    453314812669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnable to clearly see front brake pads
  17. Fail58,110 miles (+9,153)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,110 miles
    Test number
    699730694964
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  18. Pass48,957 miles (+10,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    669205844402
    • AdvisoryFront front wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass38,607 miles (+9,357)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,607 miles
    Test number
    316459000459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,250 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,250 miles
    Test number
    348298394471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 235/45/r18-98w
  21. Fail29,250 miles (+9,651)2 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,250 miles
    Test number
    339098194206
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing low on tread. 235/45/r18-98w
    • NoteO/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 235/45/r18-98w
  22. Pass19,599 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    19,599 miles
    Test number
    765777793260
    • NoteUnable to clearly see front brake pads

Questions about S40 KCS

Does S40 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 KCS is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 KCS?
The MOT on S40 KCS is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 KCS done?
S40 KCS was recorded at 140,385 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 10,033 miles a year.
Has S40 KCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 KCS has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 KCS 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 S40 KCS find?
S40 KCS passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt in boot (7 seater); offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Browse all S40K registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.