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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,997 cc

S4 DHLMOT history

S4 DHL is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 8 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

S4 DHL 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 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,145 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 DHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 DHL was last recorded at 127,145 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,143 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,145 miles
  • 2025 – 117,153 miles
  • 2024 – 107,875 miles
  • 2023 – 97,109 miles
  • 2022 – 86,438 miles
  • 2021 – 84,593 miles
  • 2020 – 84,483 miles
  • 2019 – 81,251 miles
  • 2018 – 76,898 miles
  • 2017 – 72,655 miles
  • 2016 – 67,398 miles
  • 2015 – 60,427 miles
  • 2014 – 54,548 miles
  • 2013 – 49,757 miles
  • 2012 – 42,455 miles
  • 2011 – 34,100 miles
  • 2010 – 26,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,145 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,145 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,145 miles
    Test number
    985096051212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,143 miles (+9,990)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,143 miles
    Test number
    567130547266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,153 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,153 miles
    Test number
    687986929037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail117,150 miles (+9,275)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,150 miles
    Test number
    606656596566
    • DangerousNearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass107,875 miles (+10,766)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,875 miles
    Test number
    484035061430
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components and front and rear sub frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass97,109 miles (+10,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,109 miles
    Test number
    580083800446
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,438 miles1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    282841799095
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub swivel corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hub swivel corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail86,438 miles (+1,845)6 major1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    297350680826
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub swivel corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hub swivel corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,593 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,593 miles
    Test number
    127600394176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitting

  10. Fail84,593 miles (+110)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,593 miles
    Test number
    306142421638
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitting

  11. Pass84,483 miles (+3,232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,483 miles
    Test number
    554161929057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass81,251 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    350338184553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,898 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,898 miles
    Test number
    187594795685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,655 miles (+5,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,655 miles
    Test number
    287258931779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass67,398 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,398 miles
    Test number
    449927987896
    • Advisory3rd row seats in the folded position at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper smears but still provides a view
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail67,397 miles (+6,970)2 failures1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,397 miles
    Test number
    845909377985
    • FailureFuel system component insecure fuel cooler (7.2.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Advisory3rd row seats in the folded position at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper smears but still provides a view
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass60,427 miles (+5,879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,427 miles
    Test number
    155920955465
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass54,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    446355464036
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail54,548 miles (+4,791)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    897524264014
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

  20. Pass49,757 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,757 miles
    Test number
    538601153013
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

  21. Fail49,757 miles (+7,302)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,757 miles
    Test number
    758100653083
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

  22. Fail42,455 miles2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,455 miles
    Test number
    108731342096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing the screen slightly
    • NoteBoth number plates slightly faded

  23. Pass42,455 miles (+8,355)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,455 miles
    Test number
    196611042042
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing the screen slightly
    • NoteBoth number plates slightly faded

  24. Pass34,100 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,100 miles
    Test number
    718929651077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front and rear number plates faded slightly
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner face
    • NoteIntercooler shows damage

  25. Fail34,098 miles (+7,267)1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,098 miles
    Test number
    577496151065
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front and rear number plates faded slightly
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner face
    • NoteIntercooler shows damage

  26. Pass26,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,831 miles
    Test number
    382071360008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 DHL

Does S4 DHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 DHL is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 DHL?
The MOT on S4 DHL is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 DHL done?
S4 DHL was recorded at 127,145 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,261 miles a year.
Has S4 DHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 DHL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 DHL 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 S4 DHL find?
S4 DHL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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