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WV57 UHW

2007 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,322 mi
Last recorded205,322 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 UHW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 205,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake! (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear seat belts not tested!

Pass 6 Jan 2023 197,985 miles

Headlamp cleaning device not working. Pre 2009

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded engine compartment (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 197,980 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure two fixing bolts missing from seat runners (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure fixing bolt missing from seat runner (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure fixing bolt missing from seat runner (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device not working. Pre 2009

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded engine compartment (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 186,987 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 176,874 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across all rear seats ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 166,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 153,492 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 137,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 125,288 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,123 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 114,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,690 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 98,687 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,442 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 53,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 53,857 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,199 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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WV57 UHW is a 2007 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV57 UHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV57 UHW registered?

WV57 UHW is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is WV57 UHW safe to buy?

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