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AV56 ZDU

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,700 mi
Last recorded165,700 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ZDU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 165,700 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 156,546 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 156,546 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,783 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,001 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 140,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail incorrectly fitted (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 136,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 130,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 123,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 117,208 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 25 Nov 2015 107,649 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2015 107,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2014 101,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 101,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,952 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,534 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 78,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV56 ZDU is a 2007 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV56 ZDU, 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 AV56 ZDU registered?

AV56 ZDU is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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