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YH56 UZW

2007 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,997 mi
Last recorded184,997 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 UZW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 184,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 184,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 184,680 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 172,947 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 169,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 168,110 miles

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

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

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

steering slightly stiff

Fail 21 Aug 2018 168,068 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear heat shield inscure

Pass 7 Jun 2017 161,448 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

steering stiff

Fail 7 Jun 2017 161,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

steering stiff

steering stiff

Pass 17 May 2016 151,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 142,421 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight damage to off side and near side front wings

Pass 7 May 2014 134,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2014 134,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 126,023 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,861 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 113,117 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,652 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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YH56 UZW is a 2007 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH56 UZW, 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 YH56 UZW registered?

YH56 UZW is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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