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AP56 EZB

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,812 mi
Last recorded167,812 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 EZB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 167,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 156,025 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 156,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 146,875 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 146,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 135,132 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 135,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 123,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,355 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ends ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 112,462 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,181 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 15 Jan 2018 103,431 miles

25% imbalance on rear foot brake during roller brake test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just starting to crack and split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just starting to crack and split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing

high level brake light not working

o/s/f seat belt starting to fluff on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2018 103,431 miles

25% imbalance on rear foot brake during roller brake test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just starting to crack and split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just starting to crack and split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing

high level brake light not working

o/s/f seat belt starting to fluff on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,697 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,058 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,193 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,890 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has cut in outer side wall but not showing canvas

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,892 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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AP56 EZB is a 2007 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP56 EZB, 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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AP56 EZB is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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