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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.

Y3 DFB black Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass144,316 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. Pass126,483 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,483 miles
    Test number
    315367813247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,410 miles
    Test number
    402370804064
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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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