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BT56 EHR

2007 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 EHR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 141,289 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 140,872 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 130,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 130,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,749 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust brackets rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2019 119,438 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Engine under trays fitted

Handbrake control/lever damaged, still functions

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre seats ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, forward bushes deteriorated, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

View to the rear obstructed by child seat

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2019 119,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint exposed (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Centre brake light not working

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

Engine under trays fitted

Handbrake control/lever damaged, still functions

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre seats ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, forward bushes deteriorated, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

View to the rear obstructed by child seat

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,219 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release Button Broken (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight Surface Corrosion to Front Suspension Arms

Pass 19 Aug 2017 98,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,171 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,936 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 67,268 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,574 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 52,132 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,700 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,935 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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BT56 EHR is a 2007 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT56 EHR, 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 BT56 EHR registered?

BT56 EHR is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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