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BL57 VAU

2007 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,821 mi
Last recorded144,821 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VAU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 144,821 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 144,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 135,972 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 135,970 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 112,731 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 104,787 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,731 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,993 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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,931 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 54,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

extra rear seats not in use

front brake discs

nearside front brake pads looking worn 2mm to 3mm left to metal contact

rear brake discs slight wear

rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,091 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 VAU is a 2007 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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