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BP56 ARF

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,578 mi
Last recorded108,578 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 ARF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 108,578 miles

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))

rearmost seats folded down no belt check

Pass 26 Sep 2024 99,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on innner edge 23545x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 90,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,126 miles

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

rear / rear most seats folded flat at time of test /seat belts not checked

Fail 29 Sep 2022 82,126 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear / rear most seats folded flat at time of test /seat belts not checked

Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,391 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 71,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread 23545x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,374 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,509 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,236 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 57,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,488 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 54,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,886 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 41,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,294 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,269 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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BP56 ARF is a 2007 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BP56 ARF, 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 BP56 ARF registered?

BP56 ARF is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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