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AV57 PLX

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,088 mi
Last recorded211,088 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 PLX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 211,088 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 204,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 195,507 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 195,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 184,720 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 170,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 159,905 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 159,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 144,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wing has light damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 139,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside door mirror has light damage

nearside front wing has light damage

Fail 9 Mar 2012 131,313 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 131,313 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 113,082 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 113,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2010 91,700 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 PLX is a 2007 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

AV57 PLX is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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