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Ford S-MAX

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,997 cc

T23 MLMMOT history

T23 MLM is a black petrol Ford S-MAX first used on 17 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 186,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
186,293 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 MLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 MLM was last recorded at 186,293 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 6,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,665 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,628 miles
Average per year
10,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,293 miles
  • 2024 – 179,665 miles
  • 2023 – 174,176 miles
  • 2022 – 165,993 miles
  • 2021 – 155,650 miles
  • 2020 – 146,087 miles
  • 2019 – 138,632 miles
  • 2018 – 129,810 miles
  • 2017 – 126,061 miles
  • 2016 – 115,926 miles
  • 2015 – 104,346 miles
  • 2014 – 88,561 miles
  • 2013 – 69,575 miles
  • 2012 – 53,903 miles
  • 2011 – 38,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,293 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass186,293 miles (+6,628)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    186,293 miles
    Test number
    176623163120
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass179,665 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,665 miles
    Test number
    305652516142
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail179,665 miles (+5,489)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,665 miles
    Test number
    940370579828
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass174,176 miles (+8,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    174,176 miles
    Test number
    598354319544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass165,993 miles (+10,343)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,993 miles
    Test number
    366620738346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,650 miles (+9,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,650 miles
    Test number
    961665212806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass146,087 miles (+7,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,087 miles
    Test number
    732602078683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass138,632 miles (+8,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,632 miles
    Test number
    656489406895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass129,810 miles (+3,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,810 miles
    Test number
    465106605636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components signs of corrosion
  10. Pass126,061 miles (+10,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,061 miles
    Test number
    304663256308
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
  11. Pass115,926 miles (+11,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,926 miles
    Test number
    536876785966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit &offside (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass104,346 miles (+15,785)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,346 miles
    Test number
    473618632947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,561 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,561 miles
    Test number
    479386654259
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass88,561 miles (+18,986)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,561 miles
    Test number
    568276654281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,575 miles (+15,672)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,575 miles
    Test number
    928883343271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    228653242284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,903 miles (+15,830)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    345753542208
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail38,073 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,073 miles
    Test number
    159063451268
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no plate marked
  19. Pass38,073 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,073 miles
    Test number
    325973051429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no plate marked

Questions about T23 MLM

Does T23 MLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 MLM is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T23 MLM?
The MOT on T23 MLM is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 MLM done?
T23 MLM was recorded at 186,293 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 10,459 miles a year.
Has T23 MLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 MLM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T23 MLM 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 T23 MLM find?
T23 MLM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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