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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,179 cc

V1 RDOMOT history

V1 RDO is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

V1 RDO black Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
139,787 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 RDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 RDO was last recorded at 139,787 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2016: 65,783 miles, lower than 65,909 miles on 23 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,775 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,787 miles
  • 2025 – 134,938 miles
  • 2024 – 130,767 miles
  • 2023 – 118,709 miles
  • 2022 – 112,119 miles
  • 2021 – 99,232 miles
  • 2020 – 90,964 miles
  • 2019 – 86,837 miles
  • 2017 – 73,080 miles
  • 2016 – 65,783 miles
  • 2015 – 50,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,787 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder tray Fitted

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,787 miles (+12)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    139,787 miles
    Test number
    188426156852
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray Fitted

  2. Fail139,775 miles (+4,837)1 dangerous3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,775 miles
    Test number
    803601761305
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,938 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,938 miles
    Test number
    238511999469
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,938 miles (+4,171)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,938 miles
    Test number
    454648992513
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,767 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,767 miles
    Test number
    783622539896
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,761 miles (+12,052)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,761 miles
    Test number
    503531872187
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,709 miles (+6,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    790646793452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,119 miles (+50)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    294928578288
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,069 miles (+12,837)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,069 miles
    Test number
    981628457985
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,232 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,232 miles
    Test number
    748635224980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail99,120 miles (+8,156)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,120 miles
    Test number
    439064719430
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass90,964 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,964 miles
    Test number
    842601731307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,837 miles (+13,757)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,837 miles
    Test number
    636866366446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,080 miles (+7,297)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,080 miles
    Test number
    205238448727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,783 miles (-126)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,783 miles
    Test number
    331019518304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,909 miles (+15,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,909 miles
    Test number
    315929727922
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected.

  17. Fail50,407 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,407 miles
    Test number
    167714705280
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass50,407 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,407 miles
    Test number
    785754005247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V1 RDO

Does V1 RDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 RDO is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 RDO?
The MOT on V1 RDO is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 RDO done?
V1 RDO was recorded at 139,787 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 8,196 miles a year.
Has V1 RDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 RDO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 RDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V1 RDO find?
V1 RDO passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 7 more.

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