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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,179 cc

S40 PPJMOT history

S40 PPJ is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 10 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 198,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

S40 PPJ 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
198,308 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 PPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 PPJ was last recorded at 198,308 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 5,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,410 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,898 miles
Average per year
9,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,308 miles
  • 2025 – 192,410 miles
  • 2024 – 185,873 miles
  • 2023 – 178,787 miles
  • 2022 – 170,431 miles
  • 2021 – 164,484 miles
  • 2020 – 157,313 miles
  • 2019 – 150,751 miles
  • 2018 – 137,600 miles
  • 2017 – 126,815 miles
  • 2016 – 117,477 miles
  • 2015 – 108,299 miles
  • 2014 – 99,420 miles
  • 2013 – 91,292 miles
  • 2012 – 71,429 miles
  • 2011 – 50,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,308 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,308 miles (+5,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    198,308 miles
    Test number
    510850077784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass192,410 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    192,410 miles
    Test number
    433627859287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,873 miles (+7,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    185,873 miles
    Test number
    862807552283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,787 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,787 miles
    Test number
    257788114364
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail178,787 miles (+8,356)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,787 miles
    Test number
    599832190860
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,431 miles (+5,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    170,431 miles
    Test number
    742374177105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass164,484 miles (+7,171)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    164,484 miles
    Test number
    883830529183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,313 miles (+6,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,313 miles
    Test number
    386443246424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass150,751 miles (+13,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,751 miles
    Test number
    167354529802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,600 miles (+10,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,600 miles
    Test number
    212183052570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHand brake cables , outer casings cracked.

  11. Pass126,815 miles (+9,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,815 miles
    Test number
    511642201703
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side rear
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear centre

  12. Pass117,477 miles (+9,178)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,477 miles
    Test number
    773022501069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,299 miles (+332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,299 miles
    Test number
    177513865021
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear not allowing a full inpspection of rear seat blet

  14. Fail107,967 miles (+8,547)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,967 miles
    Test number
    616859745065
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise e m l showing on dash

  15. Fail99,420 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,420 miles
    Test number
    415812644018
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass99,420 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,420 miles
    Test number
    685972144097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,292 miles (+19,863)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,292 miles
    Test number
    169379753015
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass71,429 miles (+21,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,429 miles
    Test number
    407994402193
    • 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)

  19. Pass50,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    508170631168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 PPJ

Does S40 PPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 PPJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 PPJ?
The MOT on S40 PPJ is valid until 23 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 PPJ done?
S40 PPJ was recorded at 198,308 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 9,636 miles a year.
Has S40 PPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 PPJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 PPJ 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 PPJ find?
S40 PPJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 r18; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 r18; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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