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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

S88 KLSMOT history

S88 KLS is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 156,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

S88 KLS silver Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,120 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 KLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 KLS was last recorded at 156,120 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,113 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
10,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,120 miles
  • 2025 – 147,713 miles
  • 2024 – 138,600 miles
  • 2023 – 131,947 miles
  • 2022 – 125,401 miles
  • 2021 – 119,337 miles
  • 2020 – 114,419 miles
  • 2019 – 96,965 miles
  • 2018 – 82,924 miles
  • 2017 – 68,813 miles
  • 2016 – 53,288 miles
  • 2015 – 37,975 miles
  • 2014 – 28,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,120 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to subframes and suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • All rear steering/suspension ball joint/bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components bolted to it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,120 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,120 miles
    Test number
    191914549393
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to subframes and suspension components
  2. Fail156,113 miles (+8,400)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,113 miles
    Test number
    152177334065
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to subframes and suspension components
  3. Pass147,713 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,713 miles
    Test number
    389299083322
    • AdvisoryAll rear steering/suspension ball joint/bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components bolted to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded unable to see lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm that houses coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components bolted to it, heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads over half worn.
  4. Fail147,713 miles (+9,113)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,713 miles
    Test number
    544263829881
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened radius arm that houses coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear steering/suspension ball joint/bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components bolted to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded unable to see lower part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm that houses coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded unable to see lower part of spring, advise to replace asap (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components bolted to it, heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads over half worn.
  5. Pass138,600 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,600 miles
    Test number
    818770813045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (252/50/17 98w xl) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and all connecting components
    • AdvisorySmoke coming from the engine top
  6. Fail138,600 miles (+6,653)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,600 miles
    Test number
    345200966281
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken on headlight (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (252/50/17 98w xl) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and all connecting components
    • AdvisorySmoke coming from the engine top
  7. Pass131,947 miles (+6,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,947 miles
    Test number
    664011226037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear also all joining parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  8. Pass125,401 miles (+6,064)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    263908699451
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear also suspension components that join them (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside tyres scrubbing around inner and outer edges of treads 225/50/17
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape around tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  9. Pass119,337 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,337 miles
    Test number
    497500470880
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail119,337 miles (+4,918)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,337 miles
    Test number
    192609385289
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass114,419 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,419 miles
    Test number
    474173540348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,417 miles (+1,920)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,417 miles
    Test number
    918344578847
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass112,497 miles (+15,532)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,497 miles
    Test number
    218477463994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,965 miles (+14,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,965 miles
    Test number
    820801963104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,924 miles (+14,111)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    778094562053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,813 miles (+15,525)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    697873871956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,288 miles (+15,313)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    530426630148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,975 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,975 miles
    Test number
    578272175046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,158 miles
    Test number
    477900684009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 KLS

Does S88 KLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 KLS is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 KLS?
The MOT on S88 KLS is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 KLS done?
S88 KLS was recorded at 156,120 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 10,372 miles a year.
Has S88 KLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 KLS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S88 KLS 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 S88 KLS find?
S88 KLS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; central exhaust mounting defective; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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