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S-MAX · Orange

BF56 VHE
MOTExpired
MOT due4 Sep 2025
First reg1 Sep 2006
Mileage168,477 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 29 August 2025.

PASSED · 2 Sep 2024
Test date2 Sep 2024
Expiry4 Sep 2025
Test number415721625229
Mileage168,477 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 27 Aug 2024
Test date27 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number997431157862
Mileage168,477 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Aug 2023
Test date23 Aug 2023
Expiry4 Sep 2024
Test number625969983890
Mileage163,584 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 22 Aug 2023
Test date22 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number495367552617
Mileage163,577 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seat arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 5 Sep 2022
Test date5 Sep 2022
Expiry4 Sep 2023
Test number907031206185
Mileage158,988 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats located in the boot area
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount bearing tight
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount bearing tight
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED · 2 Sep 2022
Test date2 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number265469997566
Mileage158,988 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats located in the boot area
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount bearing tight
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount bearing tight
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED · 3 Sep 2021
Test date3 Sep 2021
Expiry2 Sep 2022
Test number788975561464
Mileage154,421 mi
MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED · 2 Sep 2021
Test date2 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number923692941760
Mileage154,421 mi
MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2020
Test date2 Sep 2020
Expiry1 Sep 2021
Test number558864652038
Mileage151,037 mi
PASSED · 6 Aug 2019
Test date6 Aug 2019
Expiry1 Sep 2020
Test number118620995238
Mileage144,967 mi
FAILED · 2 Aug 2019
Test date2 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number738543533955
Mileage144,967 mi
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end ( not track rod end ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2018
Test date6 Aug 2018
Expiry1 Sep 2019
Test number983373347795
Mileage134,660 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering pivot point (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 1 Aug 2018
Test date1 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number969645336148
Mileage134,603 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering pivot point (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2017
Test date29 Aug 2017
Expiry1 Sep 2018
Test number388745063677
Mileage128,642 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
PASSED · 22 Aug 2016
Test date22 Aug 2016
Expiry1 Sep 2017
Test number160988502661
Mileage117,697 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryonly 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test
PASSED · 19 Aug 2015
Test date19 Aug 2015
Expiry1 Sep 2016
Test number190160226876
Mileage105,045 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisorychild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt
PASSED · 7 Aug 2014
Test date7 Aug 2014
Expiry1 Sep 2015
Test number798859714262
Mileage91,830 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enterednearside front tyre inner shoulder deteriorated
PASSED · 10 Aug 2013
Test date10 Aug 2013
Expiry1 Sep 2014
Test number249522323244
Mileage81,688 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
PASSED · 6 Aug 2012
Test date6 Aug 2012
Expiry1 Sep 2013
Test number955829212265
Mileage72,802 mi
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)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 2 Aug 2011
Test date2 Aug 2011
Expiry1 Sep 2012
Test number616994411227
Mileage61,971 mi
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)
User Enteredfront and rear disc;s corroded
PASSED · 6 Aug 2010
Test date6 Aug 2010
Expiry1 Sep 2011
Test number992058610259
Mileage47,703 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
PASSED · 10 Aug 2009
Test date10 Aug 2009
Expiry1 Sep 2010
Test number690482629291
Mileage35,500 mi