
Ford S-MAX
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc
Y3 DFBMOT history
Y3 DFB is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 144,316 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 144,316 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,494 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 DFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- S-MAX
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 30 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 DFB was last recorded at 144,316 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,312 miles · 8 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 10,494 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 144,316 miles
- 2024 – 126,483 miles
- 2021 – 119,410 miles
- 2020 – 109,241 miles
- 2019 – 94,742 miles
- 2018 – 78,398 miles
- 2017 – 62,659 miles
- 2016 – 43,006 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside of middle rowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
12 tests since 14 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,316 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 144,316 miles
- Test number
- 411773230772
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside of middle row
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Fail144,312 miles (+9,158)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,312 miles
- Test number
- 305713272316
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside of middle row
- AdvisoryFuel pipes damp above front subframe
Pass135,154 miles (+8,671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 135,154 miles
- Test number
- 663455404227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,483 miles (+7,073)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 126,483 miles
- Test number
- 315367813247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,410 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 119,410 miles
- Test number
- 402370804064
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail119,410 miles (+10,169)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,410 miles
- Test number
- 427178272273
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass109,241 miles (+14,499)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 109,241 miles
- Test number
- 601556147575
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly scuffed on edges
Pass94,742 miles (+16,344)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,742 miles
- Test number
- 837466568313
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing un evenly inner edge and flat spots (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,398 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 78,398 miles
- Test number
- 127829206513
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smear
Fail78,398 miles (+15,739)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,398 miles
- Test number
- 914265662595
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smear
Pass62,659 miles (+19,653)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 62,659 miles
- Test number
- 127639643483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,006 miles
- Test number
- 482276724341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y3 DFB
- Does Y3 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 DFB is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 DFB?
- The MOT on Y3 DFB is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 DFB done?
- Y3 DFB was recorded at 144,316 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 10,494 miles a year.
- Has Y3 DFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 DFB has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y3 DFB 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 Y3 DFB find?
- Y3 DFB passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside of middle row; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack.
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