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AX56 FCD

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

204,091 mi
Last recorded204,091 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 FCD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 204,091 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 204,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Brake locking device missing retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 200,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/r16/95v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 200,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/r16/95v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 198,383 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 198,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 198,379 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 193,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front calliper spring clips missing.advise renew.

Front wipers smeary.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced replace bulb. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking advise replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise strongly to replace registration plate. (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounts corroded advise replace. inspected fully when new lower arms fitted. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust pipe corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2023 193,330 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking park brake lever seal area. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring mounting area on arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring mount area on arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front calliper spring clips missing.advise renew.

Front wipers smeary.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced replace bulb. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking advise replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise strongly to replace registration plate. (0.1 (b))

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

centre exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 181,028 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 174,501 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The rear number plate. (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2021 174,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The rear number plate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 169,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 162,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 162,511 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 155,927 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 155,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 150,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on outer egde (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 150,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on outer egde (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,066 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 133,894 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 109,239 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 93,875 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,893 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 83,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,919 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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AX56 FCD is a 2007 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AX56 FCD, 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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AX56 FCD is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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