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BL57 BPZ

2007 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,134 mi
Last recorded162,134 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 BPZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 162,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 162,131 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 152,850 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 152,849 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 139,157 miles

Central Brake light not working

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 139,157 miles

Central Brake light not working

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 127,427 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 119,354 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,221 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 112,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 17 Nov 2018 103,675 miles

suspect fault with off side rear lights

Pass 11 Nov 2017 96,846 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,791 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 24 Nov 2016 89,791 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,139 miles

oil filter leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2015 79,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

oil filter leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,732 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,175 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,853 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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BL57 BPZ is a 2007 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL57 BPZ, 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 BL57 BPZ registered?

BL57 BPZ is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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