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CA56 BOU

2007 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,002 mi
Last recorded172,002 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 BOU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 172,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2022 172,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2021 166,575 miles

Blow on exhaust

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Gaffa tape on body

Fail 21 Nov 2021 166,575 miles

Blow on exhaust

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Gaffa tape on body

Pass 21 Nov 2020 152,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 152,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 146,382 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 135,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2018 135,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2017 134,406 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 134,406 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 121,375 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight wear on hinge (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 121,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight wear on hinge (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,809 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 107,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 May 2014 86,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 75,473 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,380 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 9 May 2011 49,739 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 49,739 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 36,132 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 20,947 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,947 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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CA56 BOU is a 2007 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CA56 BOU, 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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CA56 BOU is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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