MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Seat belt slightly damaged buckle shroud missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
boot flooring damaged and holed
coolant level low
rear subframe corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Seat belt slightly damaged buckle shroud missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
boot flooring damaged and holed
coolant level low
rear subframe corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Sound deadening material not fully secure under vehicle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Sound deadening material not fully secure under vehicle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear lower suspension arm very rustie
exhaust heat shield loose
front brake discs corroded inner
rear brake pads about 50% worn
under tray fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Centre brake light not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf tyre sidewall damaged
osf side light and front fog lamps illuminate when foot brake applied
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear heat sheild inecure
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DA56 SXM is a 2007 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 DA56 SXM, 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 DA56 SXM registered?
DA56 SXM is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 January 2007.
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