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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

S40 LCAMOT history

S40 LCA is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 190,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S40 LCA black Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
190,019 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LCA was last recorded at 190,019 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,007 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
12,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,019 miles
  • 2025 – 178,803 miles
  • 2024 – 164,366 miles
  • 2023 – 154,071 miles
  • 2022 – 142,568 miles
  • 2021 – 124,825 miles
  • 2020 – 113,652 miles
  • 2019 – 96,769 miles
  • 2018 – 84,338 miles
  • 2017 – 73,823 miles
  • 2016 – 73,571 miles
  • 2014 – 44,067 miles
  • 2013 – 30,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,019 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,019 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    190,019 miles
    Test number
    346389519787
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail190,007 miles (+11,204)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,007 miles
    Test number
    999375007971
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass178,803 miles (+14,437)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,803 miles
    Test number
    841953572141
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  4. Pass164,366 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,366 miles
    Test number
    959279390579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension and chassis corroded

  5. Fail164,352 miles (+10,281)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,352 miles
    Test number
    493155387195
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension and chassis corroded

  6. Pass154,071 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,071 miles
    Test number
    693370922368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension componants corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail154,071 miles (+11,503)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,071 miles
    Test number
    111598329881
    • Repaired at testRear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension componants corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass142,568 miles (+17,743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,568 miles
    Test number
    863728487605
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,825 miles (+11,173)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,825 miles
    Test number
    398034357831
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (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 (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. Pass113,652 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,652 miles
    Test number
    218578522967
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail113,652 miles (+16,883)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,652 miles
    Test number
    944169025079
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass96,769 miles (+12,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    992090212170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass84,338 miles (+10,515)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,338 miles
    Test number
    864108007172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,823 miles (+252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,823 miles
    Test number
    114844498469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel flap loose

  15. Fail73,571 miles (+13,396)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,571 miles
    Test number
    190338273347
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel flap loose

  16. Pass60,175 miles (+16,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    733271028186
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,067 miles (+13,325)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,067 miles
    Test number
    417565144232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,742 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,742 miles
    Test number
    119538953183
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S40 LCA

Does S40 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LCA is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 LCA?
The MOT on S40 LCA is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LCA done?
S40 LCA was recorded at 190,019 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 12,030 miles a year.
Has S40 LCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LCA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 LCA 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 LCA find?
S40 LCA passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; offside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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