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YB56 HBC

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,988 mi
Last recorded158,988 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 HBC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 158,988 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 150,272 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 150,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 140,991 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 140,991 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 128,206 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 122,314 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 122,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,070 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 108,314 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 108,313 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light high level stop lamp emits white light to the rear (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has several deep cuts/splits (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,752 miles

2x child seats fitted at rear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 93,752 miles

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)

2x child seats fitted at rear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,751 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,948 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,948 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,637 miles

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

high level brake light not working

small exhaust blow

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,302 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 66,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,373 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,511 miles

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brkae pads

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YB56 HBC is a 2007 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB56 HBC, 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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YB56 HBC is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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