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AX56 FCE

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,166 mi
Last recorded160,166 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 160,166 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Fail 26 Sep 2025 160,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 151,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2024 151,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2023 143,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 143,662 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 138,529 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 138,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear (foremost) exhaust heat shield loose but secure.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 133,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,591 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 117,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,614 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,557 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 79,528 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,851 miles

Brake fluid level low

Rear brake pads wearing thin

offside inner side light not working

offside tyre wearing thin

Fail 10 Dec 2014 71,851 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid level low

Rear brake pads wearing thin

offside inner side light not working

offside tyre wearing thin

Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,365 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded / holed and small blow

offside rear tyre walls cracked / perished and low on tread

Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,851 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low and perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,400 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 31 Jan 2011 34,440 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2010 24,998 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 FCE is a 2007 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AX56 FCE, 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 AX56 FCE registered?

AX56 FCE is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 February 2007.

Is AX56 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX56 FCE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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