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BG57 LSZ

2007 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

218,648 mi
Last recorded218,648 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 LSZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 218,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 207,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 194,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 179,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 173,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear engine mount worn

Fail 11 Nov 2020 173,254 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

rear engine mount worn

Pass 14 Nov 2019 166,510 miles

both mirror plastic covers damaged

both o/s/r and n/s/r inner side lights not working if they have any

Fail 29 Oct 2019 166,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing when indicator working (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light bulb lit up , bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated been run causing side edges to be worn, also has nail in it (5.2.3 (l))

both mirror plastic covers damaged

possibly both rear inner side lights not working. inspection required

Pass 19 Oct 2018 156,462 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 156,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 148,134 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 148,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed canvas inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured also badly corroded (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 141,304 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 141,304 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 133,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

o/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2014 123,371 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield about to fall off.removed for safety

rear wiper not working

Fail 31 Oct 2014 123,371 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield about to fall off.removed for safety

rear wiper not working

Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on legal limit replace ASAP

o/s mirror surround damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2013 112,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

both front tyres on legal limit replace ASAP

o/s mirror surround damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,960 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 102,960 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 26 Oct 2011 89,504 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,136 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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BG57 LSZ is a 2007 Ford S-max in Black 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 LSZ, 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 LSZ is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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