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Ford S-MAX

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

T12 VLSMOT history

T12 VLS is a grey diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,828 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 VLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 VLS was last recorded at 157,828 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,768 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
8,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,828 miles
  • 2025 – 147,097 miles
  • 2024 – 136,898 miles
  • 2023 – 130,095 miles
  • 2022 – 126,535 miles
  • 2021 – 120,257 miles
  • 2020 – 108,725 miles
  • 2019 – 98,966 miles
  • 2018 – 89,786 miles
  • 2017 – 77,201 miles
  • 2016 – 69,100 miles
  • 2015 – 61,291 miles
  • 2014 – 50,211 miles
  • 2013 – 41,589 miles
  • 2012 – 37,440 miles
  • 2011 – 30,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,828 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, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 235/45/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,828 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,828 miles
    Test number
    955519496791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,768 miles (+10,671)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,768 miles
    Test number
    979282247165
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,097 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,097 miles
    Test number
    933186864554
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 and damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail147,097 miles (+10,199)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,097 miles
    Test number
    730391092754
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 and damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,898 miles (+6,803)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,898 miles
    Test number
    221207855484
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,095 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,095 miles
    Test number
    837434477896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,535 miles
    Test number
    569643974771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail126,535 miles (+6,278)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,535 miles
    Test number
    683589561160
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,257 miles (+11,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,257 miles
    Test number
    546740067171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass108,725 miles (+9,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,725 miles
    Test number
    977756367548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass98,966 miles (+9,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,966 miles
    Test number
    537440312234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass89,786 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,786 miles
    Test number
    899658504314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,857 miles (+10,656)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,857 miles
    Test number
    256972405121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,201 miles
    Test number
    932769194853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,201 miles (+8,101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,201 miles
    Test number
    343907444321
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass69,100 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,100 miles
    Test number
    219190561697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,291 miles
    Test number
    258602985045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,291 miles (+11,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,291 miles
    Test number
    588932985074
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass50,211 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,211 miles
    Test number
    246638274013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,589 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,589 miles
    Test number
    946602073070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,440 miles (+6,627)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,440 miles
    Test number
    527160292048
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges.

  22. Pass30,813 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,813 miles
    Test number
    765625871087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre outer wall damage .[no canvas showing]

Questions about T12 VLS

Does T12 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 VLS is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 VLS?
The MOT on T12 VLS is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 VLS done?
T12 VLS was recorded at 157,828 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 8,183 miles a year.
Has T12 VLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 VLS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 VLS 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 T12 VLS find?
T12 VLS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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