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BL57 SZF

2007 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,906 mi
Last recorded161,906 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 161,906 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 147,569 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 138,009 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 135,939 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 135,939 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 129,085 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2020 116,732 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2020 116,732 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2019 101,042 miles

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))

Fail 28 May 2019 101,042 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2018 89,788 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 89,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,981 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 78,980 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,666 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,443 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,930 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,772 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 40,291 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 36,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,734 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,307 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 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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What year was BL57 SZF registered?

BL57 SZF is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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