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BL56 VHV

2007 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,997 mi
Last recorded126,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 VHV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 126,997 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 119,619 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 103,072 miles

Offside rear tyre low on edges

Engine oil leak

High level stop lamp inoperative

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge and tread in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,620 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2020 96,615 miles

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

slight oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,312 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 84,312 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,942 miles

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

Nearside rear inner sidelight inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 80,928 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 Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear inner sidelight inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,686 miles

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2016 73,661 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2015 66,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre nearly bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre nearly bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,272 miles

bonnet release cable is broken, but has a cable to open bonnet in the front grill

exhaust heatshield is broken and loose

front brake discs corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

power steering fluid is low

rear suspension coil springs corroded

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 31 Jan 2014 59,272 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet release cable is broken, but has a cable to open bonnet in the front grill

exhaust heatshield is broken and loose

front brake discs corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

power steering fluid is low

rear suspension coil springs corroded

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,393 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,345 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,683 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 34,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,069 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VHV is a 2007 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL56 VHV, 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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BL56 VHV is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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