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WF57 LCL

2007 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,821 mi
Last recorded198,821 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 LCL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 198,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible o/s n/s (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel o/s n/s (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 185,799 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 185,798 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 176,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 172,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 167,738 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear parkbrake performance only just met may require attention soon

Fail 30 Apr 2019 167,730 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 160,607 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 May 2017 155,138 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 155,018 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 146,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 146,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,481 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 129,192 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,719 miles

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 13 May 2013 94,874 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 94,874 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrished on inner tread

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,960 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 46,100 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 46,100 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2010 24,133 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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WF57 LCL is a 2007 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WF57 LCL, 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 WF57 LCL registered?

WF57 LCL is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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