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BT56 KCU

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,414 mi
Last recorded160,414 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 KCU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 160,414 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 160,414 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release offside (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 149,952 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 141,752 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 129,756 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 129,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 126,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2012 126,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 111,276 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 100,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean for equipment

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 KCU is a 2007 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KCU, 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 KCU registered?

BT56 KCU is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is BT56 KCU safe to buy?

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