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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.

W18 LAK black Ford C-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford C-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass86,769 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass79,074 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,074 miles
    Test number
    546616659457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass43,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,763 miles
    Test number
    915100014517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. Pass38,579 miles (+4,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,579 miles
    Test number
    377049159872
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn
  16. Pass33,844 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,844 miles
    Test number
    740231461145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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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