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Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

T8 VTUMOT history

T8 VTU is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 2 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,795 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 VTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 VTU was last recorded at 117,795 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 7,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,103 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,692 miles
Average per year
7,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,795 miles
  • 2025 – 110,103 miles
  • 2024 – 100,762 miles
  • 2023 – 95,738 miles
  • 2022 – 88,568 miles
  • 2021 – 81,231 miles
  • 2020 – 76,795 miles
  • 2019 – 65,332 miles
  • 2018 – 55,169 miles
  • 2017 – 48,192 miles
  • 2016 – 40,176 miles
  • 2015 – 32,859 miles
  • 2014 – 24,601 miles
  • 2013 – 16,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,795 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight binding
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,795 miles (+7,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,795 miles
    Test number
    198809682083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass110,103 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,103 miles
    Test number
    152386268313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box insecure rattling

  3. Fail110,103 miles (+9,341)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,103 miles
    Test number
    636334067217
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Perished (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box insecure rattling

  4. Pass100,762 miles (+5,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,762 miles
    Test number
    967092990658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass95,738 miles (+7,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,738 miles
    Test number
    567409347629
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,568 miles (+7,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,568 miles
    Test number
    192583642626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,231 miles (+4,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,231 miles
    Test number
    216115836553
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,795 miles (+11,463)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,795 miles
    Test number
    643622599866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,332 miles (+10,163)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,332 miles
    Test number
    296844481501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,169 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,169 miles
    Test number
    972558223179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,192 miles
    Test number
    257803134630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,192 miles (+8,016)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,192 miles
    Test number
    229085443296
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass40,176 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,176 miles
    Test number
    822625492037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,859 miles (+8,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,859 miles
    Test number
    359787445071
    • 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. Pass24,601 miles (+8,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,601 miles
    Test number
    909567454054
    • 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)

  16. Pass16,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,263 miles
    Test number
    678211453018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 VTU

Does T8 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 VTU is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 VTU?
The MOT on T8 VTU is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 VTU done?
T8 VTU was recorded at 117,795 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,862 miles a year.
Has T8 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 VTU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 VTU 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 T8 VTU find?
T8 VTU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake slight binding; rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside.

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