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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

S8 VMBMOT history

S8 VMB is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 4 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

S8 VMB black Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,140 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VMB was last recorded at 131,140 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 4,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,466 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,674 miles
Average per year
6,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,140 miles
  • 2025 – 126,466 miles
  • 2024 – 120,757 miles
  • 2023 – 116,460 miles
  • 2022 – 112,357 miles
  • 2021 – 106,954 miles
  • 2020 – 104,434 miles
  • 2019 – 98,487 miles
  • 2018 – 87,044 miles
  • 2017 – 76,449 miles
  • 2016 – 65,946 miles
  • 2015 – 57,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,140 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,140 miles
    Test number
    930854523128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,140 miles (+4,674)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,140 miles
    Test number
    587015630339
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,466 miles (+5,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,466 miles
    Test number
    209899463888
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,757 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,757 miles
    Test number
    554214958199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,755 miles (+4,295)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,755 miles
    Test number
    219846748676
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass116,460 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,460 miles
    Test number
    935178169658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,366 miles (+4,009)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,366 miles
    Test number
    348312445145
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass112,357 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,357 miles
    Test number
    753237263268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,954 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,954 miles
    Test number
    812272339661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,434 miles (+5,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    104,434 miles
    Test number
    924974568035
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack play

  11. Pass98,487 miles (+11,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    98,487 miles
    Test number
    279364619872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass87,044 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,044 miles
    Test number
    913988721460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,036 miles (+10,587)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,036 miles
    Test number
    908885546029
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,449 miles
    Test number
    124371051631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,449 miles (+10,503)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,449 miles
    Test number
    132411876133
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass65,946 miles (+8,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    601699710816
    • 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)

  17. Pass57,336 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,336 miles
    Test number
    528831595028
    • 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)
    • NoteRear seats folded down, unable to check seat belts

Questions about S8 VMB

Does S8 VMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 VMB is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 VMB?
The MOT on S8 VMB is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 VMB done?
S8 VMB was recorded at 131,140 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 6,605 miles a year.
Has S8 VMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VMB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 VMB 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 S8 VMB find?
S8 VMB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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