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AD56 CLJ

2007 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,121 mi
Last recorded143,121 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 143,121 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 143,121 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 125,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort getting low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

l e d display faulty

Fail 12 Aug 2021 125,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

l e d display faulty

Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,497 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2019 117,524 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 111,643 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 111,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,764 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s and n/s perished (4.1.D.1e)

small stone chips in windscreen(o/s and n/s)x2

Pass 17 Oct 2015 98,880 miles

Child seats fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats folded down

Pass 25 Oct 2014 93,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and offside rear tyre perishing cracking badly

offside rear tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2014 93,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and offside rear tyre perishing cracking badly

both rear tyres wearing thin on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2013 88,659 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 66,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,106 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,219 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AD56 CLJ is a 2007 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 94,502 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD56 CLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD56 CLJ registered?

AD56 CLJ is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is AD56 CLJ safe to buy?

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