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AV57 LGE

2007 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,060 mi
Last recorded157,060 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 LGE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 157,060 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front both headlamps cloudy

Gearbox mounting defective causing engine judder ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear arms front bushes splitting and worn

Fail 22 Jan 2025 156,777 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested abs light on (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault a b s light on (1.7 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Front both front headlamps cloudy

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox mount worn creating judder from engine

Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,514 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,914 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 136,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 129,214 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 1,997 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped

Fail 24 Jul 2020 1,997 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both rear tyres stepped

Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,723 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 98,699 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,410 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 91,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,550 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,742 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

centre exhaust heat shield loose

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2013 67,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

centre exhaust heat shield loose

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2012 54,199 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 54,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,224 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,216 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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AV57 LGE is a 2007 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV57 LGE, 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 AV57 LGE registered?

AV57 LGE is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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