
Ford C-MAX
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc
W18 LAKMOT history
W18 LAK is a black petrol Ford C-MAX first used on 5 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,769 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 86,769 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,438 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 LAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- C-MAX
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 5 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 LAK was last recorded at 86,769 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 7,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,074 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,695 miles
- Average per year
- 5,438 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,769 miles
- 2025 – 79,074 miles
- 2024 – 74,804 miles
- 2023 – 67,587 miles
- 2022 – 62,034 miles
- 2021 – 56,612 miles
- 2020 – 51,602 miles
- 2019 – 49,190 miles
- 2018 – 43,763 miles
- 2017 – 38,579 miles
- 2016 – 33,844 miles
- 2015 – 29,263 miles
- 2014 – 23,945 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near side and off side. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side and off side. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side and off side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,769 miles (+7,695)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 86,769 miles
- Test number
- 106469996325
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near side and off side. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side and off side. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side and off side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,074 miles (+4,270)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 79,074 miles
- Test number
- 546616659457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,804 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 74,804 miles
- Test number
- 633445356018
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail74,803 miles (+7,216)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,803 miles
- Test number
- 429941182200
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass67,587 miles (+5,553)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 67,587 miles
- Test number
- 282072737329
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,034 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 62,034 miles
- Test number
- 432368345464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
Fail62,033 miles (+5,421)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,033 miles
- Test number
- 932308771367
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
Pass56,612 miles (+5,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 56,612 miles
- Test number
- 184565253038
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Pass51,602 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 51,602 miles
- Test number
- 534032106747
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail51,602 miles (+2,412)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,602 miles
- Test number
- 817849986945
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass49,190 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 49,190 miles
- Test number
- 287070669384
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail49,190 miles (+5,427)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,190 miles
- Test number
- 341795782800
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure separating between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass43,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 43,763 miles
- Test number
- 915100014517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,762 miles (+5,183)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,762 miles
- Test number
- 845970338847
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
Pass38,579 miles (+4,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 38,579 miles
- Test number
- 377049159872
- AdvisoryRear discs worn
Pass33,844 miles (+4,581)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 33,844 miles
- Test number
- 740231461145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,263 miles (+5,318)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 29,263 miles
- Test number
- 753285800039
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass23,945 miles (+4,474)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 23,945 miles
- Test number
- 909953354249
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,471 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 19,471 miles
- Test number
- 306114124037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront discs lipped and corroded.
- NoteRecommend front wipers.
Questions about W18 LAK
- Does W18 LAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 LAK is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W18 LAK?
- The MOT on W18 LAK is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 LAK done?
- W18 LAK was recorded at 86,769 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
- Has W18 LAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 LAK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on W18 LAK 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 W18 LAK find?
- W18 LAK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near side and off side.; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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