MOT Status
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161,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant level low
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3rd row seats not in use, seat belts not tested
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted on the inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (235/45 18 98wxl) (5.2.3 (e))
TPMS warning system indicating a system fault or faults
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
3rd row seats not in use, seat belts not tested
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted on the inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (235/45 18 98wxl) (5.2.3 (e))
TPMS warning system indicating a system fault or faults
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre to rear exhaust heat shield insecure + sitting on exhaust
centre to rear exhaust mount broken off (not fully secured)
n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
rear row seat belts not tested (7 seater . seats folded away)
Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
centre exhaust heat shield insecure (rattling)
n/s light aim too high (adjusted)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
rear row seat belts not tested seats folded away (7 seater)
Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) not working n/s + o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust heat shield insecure (rattling)
n/s light aim too high (adjusted)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
rear row seat belts not tested seats folded away (7 seater)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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?
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BL57 SZF is a 2007 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 SZF, 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 SZF is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2007.
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