
Ford S-MAX
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc
Y28 SMSMOT history
Y28 SMS is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,391 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 146,391 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y28 SMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y28 SMS was last recorded at 146,391 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 11,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,607 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,784 miles
- Average per year
- 9,986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,391 miles
- 2025 – 134,607 miles
- 2024 – 120,214 miles
- 2023 – 108,823 miles
- 2022 – 100,239 miles
- 2021 – 92,829 miles
- 2020 – 87,590 miles
- 2019 – 80,375 miles
- 2018 – 69,973 miles
- 2017 – 54,287 miles
- 2016 – 43,545 miles
- 2015 – 34,505 miles
- 2014 – 25,688 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront and back sealant applicant
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Coil spring corroded All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 24 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,391 miles (+11,784)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 146,391 miles
- Test number
- 826191064287
- AdvisoryFront and back sealant applicant
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,607 miles1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 134,607 miles
- Test number
- 374710426358
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the middle (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail134,607 miles (+25)2 dangerous8 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,607 miles
- Test number
- 894642635443
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the middle (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail134,582 miles (+14,368)3 dangerous9 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,582 miles
- Test number
- 696873751172
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass120,214 miles (+11,391)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 120,214 miles
- Test number
- 759777956037
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,823 miles (+8,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 108,823 miles
- Test number
- 947013110471
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,239 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 100,239 miles
- Test number
- 851118281498
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail100,209 miles (+7,380)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,209 miles
- Test number
- 658147999716
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,829 miles (+23)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 92,829 miles
- Test number
- 976639357997
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail92,806 miles (+5,216)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,806 miles
- Test number
- 938297120513
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass87,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 87,590 miles
- Test number
- 445223836252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,590 miles (+7,215)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,590 miles
- Test number
- 927795428883
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass80,375 miles (+10,402)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 80,375 miles
- Test number
- 489510200010
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass69,973 miles (+15,686)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 69,973 miles
- Test number
- 754076932113
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass54,287 miles (+10,742)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 54,287 miles
- Test number
- 961550468479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,545 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 43,545 miles
- Test number
- 981898063237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,537 miles (+9,032)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,537 miles
- Test number
- 387196889500
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass34,505 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 34,505 miles
- Test number
- 388904505217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,496 miles (+8,808)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,496 miles
- Test number
- 529603605264
- FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Pass25,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 25,688 miles
- Test number
- 727475004204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y28 SMS
- Does Y28 SMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 SMS is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y28 SMS?
- The MOT on Y28 SMS is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y28 SMS done?
- Y28 SMS was recorded at 146,391 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 9,986 miles a year.
- Has Y28 SMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y28 SMS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y28 SMS 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 Y28 SMS find?
- Y28 SMS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front and back sealant applicant; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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