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AD56 TXJ

2007 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 TXJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive bind from Nearside front. (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to inspect for wheel bearing play due to bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly damaged due to brake bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear General corrosion to chassis.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 95,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 95,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerv wall damage and in tread perishing and cracking worn on inner edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID of tread on inner edge and wearing on outer edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID of tread on inner edge and wearing on outer edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

center heat shield insecure on 2 bolts

front and rear suspension parts rusty and corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 92,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerv wall damage and in tread perishing and cracking worn on inner edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID of tread on inner edge and wearing on outer edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID of tread on inner edge and wearing on outer edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

center heat shield insecure on 2 bolts

front and rear suspension parts rusty and corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 88,947 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 88,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

all running gear corroded

centre and rear exhaust heat sheilds loose

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,713 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 71,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 91% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,593 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 62,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at downpipe after exhaust (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 55,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 55,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,197 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,655 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 39,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,081 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,226 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 TXJ is a 2007 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TXJ, 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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AD56 TXJ is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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