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BL57 JXJ

2007 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,768 mi
Last recorded186,768 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 JXJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 186,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 173,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 173,416 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 157,267 miles

bonnet hard to close partially seized catch

near side front abs wiring adrift

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2018 157,267 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing every wheel (4.2.A.1e)

bonnet hard to close partially seized catch

near side front abs wiring adrift

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,152 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 91,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,586 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,456 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,980 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 65,980 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear seats in wrong position for seat belts to work

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,244 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 61,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,216 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 49,216 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,965 miles

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

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

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 JXJ is a 2007 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL57 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

BL57 JXJ is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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