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DS57 FMX

2007 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

182,946 mi
Last recorded182,946 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FMX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 182,946 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 182,937 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 172,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 163,952 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 145,063 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 145,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 126,316 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 110,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 93,931 miles

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

o/s/f foglamp broken

Fail 25 Oct 2019 93,931 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective pipe broken off (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

o/s/f foglamp broken

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,047 miles

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

o/s/f foglamp cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,438 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,338 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 13,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 8,356 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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DS57 FMX is a 2007 Ford S-max in Orange 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 DS57 FMX, 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 DS57 FMX registered?

DS57 FMX is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is DS57 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 FMX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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