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BG07 VYM

2007 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,073 mi
Last recorded163,073 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 VYM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2021 163,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 158,499 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

mil light on

Fail 2 Sep 2020 158,499 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Body component likely to become detached heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

mil light on

Pass 14 Aug 2019 152,655 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 152,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 141,523 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

centre stop light not working

Pass 27 Jan 2017 128,162 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 128,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

no1 injector chuffing

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 121,903 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 121,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 105,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 75,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,711 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 65,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,451 miles

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

front discs badly lipped

Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,261 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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BG07 VYM is a 2007 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG07 VYM, 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 BG07 VYM registered?

BG07 VYM is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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