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BL57 SFE

2007 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,251 mi
Last recorded173,251 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 SFE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 173,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 158,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 149,916 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 2 Feb 2023 142,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 138,003 miles

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

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2022 138,003 miles

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

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

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 127,767 miles

BOTH front tyres Inner tread edged

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 127,767 miles

BOTH front tyres Inner tread edged

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 119,963 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 119,963 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,701 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 110,701 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,978 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 100,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,538 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 89,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,217 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,173 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,631 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,146 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 50,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,865 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 SFE is a 2007 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

BL57 SFE is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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