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BJ57 VNT

2007 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,606 mi
Last recorded120,606 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2024 120,606 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,162 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.45.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 98,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 95,318 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,673 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,173 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 78,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door trim (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 60,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 48,891 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad inner edge wear to both rear tyres

bad side wall damage to near side front tyre

off side rear tyre heavly cracking

side wall damage to off side front tyre

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,225 miles

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

front brake discs lipped pads aprox 65/70% worn

metal in off side rear tyre tread area

near side rear tyre slightly cracking between tread

off side rear tyre badly cracking between tread

Fail 26 Sep 2011 30,114 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs lipped pads aprox 65/70% worn

metal in off side rear tyre tread area

near side rear tyre slightly cracking between tread

off side mirror assembly damaged and cover slightly loose

off side mirror glass held on with tape and smaller than original

off side rear tyre badly cracking between tread

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,461 miles

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

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 VNT is a 2007 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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