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BJ57 BHF

2007 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,583 mi
Last recorded116,583 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 BHF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 116,583 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and has a screw in outer edge

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

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

engine cover fitted

front wipers smearing screen

rear part of exhaust has slight leak

rear tyres cracking up

various damage around vehicle

Fail 11 Dec 2018 116,583 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and has a screw in outer edge

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

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

engine cover fitted

front wipers smearing screen

rear part of exhaust has slight leak

rear tyres cracking up

various damage around vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2017 112,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in door mirror (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

engine covers fitted

rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested

rear tyres worn on inner edges

various damage around vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2017 112,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi-joint broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged broken (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in door mirror (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge close to cord construction (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

engine covers fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

various damage around vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2016 107,707 miles

The power steering aid intermittently feels impared

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,554 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 99,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding pad very burnt and disc orange (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

dual mass flywheel extreamly noisy

item removed from drivers view

Pass 10 Dec 2014 230,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 230,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 229,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

offside rear tyre has a wear on the inner edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 210,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 193,616 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 185,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 162,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 162,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 139,786 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 139,786 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 116,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 113,494 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 99,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 95,256 miles

2 o/s centre seats folded and o/s rear seat folded at time of test seat security and seat belts not checked

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

long hand brake travel

rear number plate starting to delaminate

tyre pressures low o/s/f and n/s/r

Fail 4 Oct 2010 95,256 miles

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

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

2 o/s centre seats folded and o/s rear seat folded at time of test seat security and seat belts not checked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

long hand brake travel

rear number plate starting to delaminate

tyre pressures low o/s/f and n/s/r

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 BHF is a 2007 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ57 BHF, 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 BHF is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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