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BL56 ARO

2007 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,223 mi
Last recorded96,223 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 ARO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 96,223 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 96,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 95,172 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,839 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,284 miles

brake discs rusting,exhaust and covers deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2016 75,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs rusting,exhaust and covers deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,384 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 16 Jan 2013 49,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,488 miles

high level brake light bulb inop

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

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

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

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

clutch slipping

front brake discs pitted

rear seats down at time of test tested as presented

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,021 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 33,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,661 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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BL56 ARO is a 2007 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL56 ARO, 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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What year was BL56 ARO registered?

BL56 ARO is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is BL56 ARO safe to buy?

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