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BL57 SDZ

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,291 mi
Last recorded131,291 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 SDZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 131,291 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame & suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Both doors/wings damaged

Rear Exhaust hitting sub frame

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame / suspension very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 131,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame & suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Both doors/wings damaged

Rear Exhaust hitting sub frame

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame / suspension very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 130,357 miles

BOTH rear doors & wings damaged

Central Heat shield loose

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust banging on sub frame

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame & suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 130,357 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire No 3 injector bleed off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH rear doors & wings damaged

Central Heat shield loose

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust banging on sub frame

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame & suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 128,591 miles

BOTH rear wings & doors damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 128,591 miles

BOTH rear wings & doors damaged

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlight lenses defective (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 126,291 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside & offside rear body damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & minor leak

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 124,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 122,042 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Fail 22 Jul 2021 122,036 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Pass 3 Aug 2020 116,437 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear Body damaged

surface corrosion to underside & suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,055 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 107,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,051 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,056 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 2mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat nearside rear

engine cover & under tray fitted

item removed from drivers view before to test

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs very corroded

both front tyres 3mm

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,906 miles

All rear passenger seats not in locked in upright position

Both front brake discs heavily corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre tread worn (4mm)

Rattle in engine bay area

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,546 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,365 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,278 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 SDZ is a 2007 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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