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YB56 YZU

2007 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,392 mi
Last recorded193,392 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 YZU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 193,392 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 176,425 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 166,373 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 166,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 155,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 148,953 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 148,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 143,369 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 143,369 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release does not release under load (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 134,223 miles

back box exhaust starting to blow

Pass 19 May 2016 126,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 120,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,279 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,460 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 107,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,036 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 91,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010
Pass 20 Feb 2010 86,493 miles

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

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 YZU is a 2007 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB56 YZU, 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 YB56 YZU registered?

YB56 YZU is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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