Ford B-MAX
Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,388 cc
V40 MLEMOT history
V40 MLE is a blue petrol Ford B-MAX first used on 26 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,285 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 87,285 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,978 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 MLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- B-MAX
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 MLE was last recorded at 87,285 miles on 29 May 2026, 8,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Oct 2016: 47,595 miles, lower than 47,750 miles on 20 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 79,154 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,131 miles
- Average per year
- 3,978 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,285 miles
- 2025 – 79,154 miles
- 2024 – 74,305 miles
- 2023 – 72,559 miles
- 2022 – 68,448 miles
- 2019 – 66,906 miles
- 2018 – 61,714 miles
- 2017 – 54,876 miles
- 2016 – 47,595 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,285 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,285 miles (+8,131)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 87,285 miles
- Test number
- 242180722194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,154 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 79,154 miles
- Test number
- 447778560659
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail79,153 miles (+4,848)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,153 miles
- Test number
- 615050895353
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Condition of rear spring (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass74,305 miles (+1,746)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 74,305 miles
- Test number
- 605109655339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,559 miles (+4,111)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 72,559 miles
- Test number
- 808800917861
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides axle bushes delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,448 miles (+1,542)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 68,448 miles
- Test number
- 964373937621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,906 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,906 miles
- Test number
- 985281196393
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder area 195/60R15
Fail66,906 miles (+5,192)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,906 miles
- Test number
- 195148508854
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc corroded pitted and worn on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder area 195/60R15
Pass61,714 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 61,714 miles
- Test number
- 200404651927
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail61,681 miles (+6,805)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,681 miles
- Test number
- 799130113969
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass54,876 miles (+7,281)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 54,876 miles
- Test number
- 507198407223
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass47,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 47,595 miles
- Test number
- 947676287204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,595 miles (-155)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,595 miles
- Test number
- 286680773544
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,750 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 47,750 miles
- Test number
- 527119835179
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
Fail47,750 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,750 miles
- Test number
- 529886277743
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
Questions about V40 MLE
- Does V40 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MLE is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 MLE?
- The MOT on V40 MLE is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 MLE done?
- V40 MLE was recorded at 87,285 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,978 miles a year.
- Has V40 MLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 MLE has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on V40 MLE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V40 MLE find?
- V40 MLE passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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