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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc

W18 PFCMOT history

W18 PFC is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 27 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 165,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

W18 PFC 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 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,620 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 PFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 PFC was last recorded at 165,620 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,433 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,187 miles
Average per year
6,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,620 miles
  • 2025 – 161,433 miles
  • 2024 – 157,086 miles
  • 2022 – 156,686 miles
  • 2021 – 152,701 miles
  • 2020 – 150,660 miles
  • 2018 – 146,978 miles
  • 2017 – 146,159 miles
  • 2011 – 79,020 miles
  • 2010 – 55,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,620 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Over tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle been underbody sealed

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,620 miles (+4,187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,620 miles
    Test number
    352808004000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Over tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle been underbody sealed

  2. Pass161,433 miles (+4,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,433 miles
    Test number
    509775583063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Underside of vehicle underbody sealed

  3. Pass157,086 miles (+400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,086 miles
    Test number
    590057593838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,686 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    156,686 miles
    Test number
    287296596295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail156,678 miles (+3,977)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,678 miles
    Test number
    345279845193
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass152,701 miles (+2,041)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,701 miles
    Test number
    786377708931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,660 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    150,660 miles
    Test number
    620242605447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail150,648 miles (+3,670)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,648 miles
    Test number
    197171897318
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass146,978 miles (+819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,978 miles
    Test number
    572864123909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass146,159 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    146,159 miles
    Test number
    524031012237
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryHigh level stoplamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate lamp deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail146,159 miles (+67,139)4 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,159 miles
    Test number
    621284178331
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear pipes (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryHigh level stoplamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate lamp deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass79,020 miles (+23,277)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,020 miles
    Test number
    176334381088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,743 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,743 miles
    Test number
    960897710126
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnable to test rear seat due to not installed

Questions about W18 PFC

Does W18 PFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 PFC is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 PFC?
The MOT on W18 PFC is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 PFC done?
W18 PFC was recorded at 165,620 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,980 miles a year.
Has W18 PFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 PFC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on W18 PFC 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 PFC find?
W18 PFC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty, and 2 more.

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