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YF56 VKL

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,930 mi
Last recorded76,930 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 VKL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 76,930 miles

the vehicle underside is rusting and should be kept in check

Pass 30 Jan 2025 74,044 miles

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

the vehicle underside is rusting and should be kept in check

Fail 30 Jan 2025 74,044 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

the vehicle underside is rusting and should be kept in check

Pass 23 Jan 2024 71,149 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x child seats ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 68,063 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 68,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 62,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2021 62,781 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edge

high level stop light inop

Pass 5 Feb 2020 57,478 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,244 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 41,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 37,282 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 37,185 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,913 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,209 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 20,577 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,641 miles

rear pads approx 70% worn

front tyres 3.0mm

Pass 13 Jan 2010 12,350 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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YF56 VKL is a 2007 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF56 VKL, 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 YF56 VKL registered?

YF56 VKL is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is YF56 VKL safe to buy?

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