MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,997 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
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))
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
slight oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight oil leak
underside showing signs of corrosion
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))
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)
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)
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)
Rear tyres bald on inner edges
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear tyres bald on inner edges
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
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
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
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
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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