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DE05 LEE

2007 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,723 mi
Last recorded79,723 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LEE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 79,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,204 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 77,771 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 77,771 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front tyres heavily perished, worn on inner edges and under inflated.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 72,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 72,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,427 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,648 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,038 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,831 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 47,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 1 Oct 2013 41,688 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,585 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth and bald on edges

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and bald on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,575 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,994 miles

hand brake release button outer cover missing

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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DE05 LEE is a 2007 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DE05 LEE, 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 DE05 LEE registered?

DE05 LEE is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is DE05 LEE safe to buy?

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