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BJ57 VNX

2007 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

181,157 mi
Last recorded181,157 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 VNX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 181,157 miles

Offside Front damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 180,925 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 163,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 163,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 150,808 miles

rear road springs corroded

snow tyres fitted to front

Fail 1 Aug 2020 150,808 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear road springs corroded

snow tyres fitted to front

Pass 10 Aug 2019 147,884 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 138,476 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 138,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 133,652 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 133,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 130,497 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 130,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 May 2015 127,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 May 2015 127,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 May 2014 122,756 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 122,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 113,756 miles

2 child seats fitted, outer positions center row not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rearmost seats not in position to allow full inspection of seatbelts

Wipers slight =ly smeary

Pass 10 May 2012 104,414 miles

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

Front discs in poor condition.

Fail 8 May 2012 104,414 miles

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

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

Front discs in poor condition.

Pass 18 May 2011 98,092 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 91,319 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 91,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VNX 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 56.5%.

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 VNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 VNX registered?

BJ57 VNX is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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