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AY56 ZGH

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,050 mi
Last recorded138,050 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZGH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 138,050 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,838 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 134,827 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 131,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 129,110 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 124,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 111,979 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 17 Aug 2019 106,142 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front starting to wear edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play off side front slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 106,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front starting to wear edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play off side front slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 91,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

back box pipe corroded (exhaust)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,522 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2016 83,522 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,254 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,427 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,878 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 56,878 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,662 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 43,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,997 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 40,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,046 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,058 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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AY56 ZGH 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 AY56 ZGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY56 ZGH registered?

AY56 ZGH is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is AY56 ZGH safe to buy?

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