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BG57 AKJ

2007 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,299 mi
Last recorded155,299 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 155,299 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 145,893 miles

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

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

headlamps deteriorated

underbody corroded various locations

Fail 23 May 2024 145,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

headlamps deteriorated

underbody corroded various locations

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 135,667 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 135,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,966 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 129,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,172 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,869 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,315 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 117,311 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 109,730 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 109,730 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 101,944 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front rear view mirror cover missing

Fail 12 Aug 2016 101,944 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front rear view mirror cover missing

rear exhaust heat shield inseure

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,569 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 95,336 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover & undertrey fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,208 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,716 miles

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,892 miles

high level brake light inop possibly not connected

offside wing mirror is damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,520 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)

Rear 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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BG57 AKJ is a 2007 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG57 AKJ, 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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BG57 AKJ is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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