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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.

Y28 SMS black Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass146,391 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass87,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    445223836252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. Pass80,375 miles (+10,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,375 miles
    Test number
    489510200010
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  14. 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))
  15. Pass54,287 miles (+10,742)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,287 miles
    Test number
    961550468479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,545 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,545 miles
    Test number
    981898063237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass34,505 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,505 miles
    Test number
    388904505217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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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