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BJ57 BFZ

2007 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,928 mi
Last recorded153,928 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 BFZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 153,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 147,058 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 147,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 141,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 141,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 133,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess strand broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 123,648 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 123,468 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row, offside belt buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 15 May 2018 112,910 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 112,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box slight blow at rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside rear inner light inoperative

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,667 miles

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

exhaust system corroding at parts

rear rear seats/buckles not fitted/assembled at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,388 miles

rear rear seats and belt buckles not assembled during test

Fail 2 Sep 2013 66,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear front trailing arm bush deteriating

rear rear seats and belt buckles not assembled during test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,512 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes wearing

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,844 miles

middle and rear exhaust at hangers deteriated and blowing slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,890 miles

nearside front tyre very low tread

slight corrosion on exhaust and hangers

very slight corrosion on inner face of front discs

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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BJ57 BFZ is a 2007 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BJ57 BFZ, 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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BJ57 BFZ is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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