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YL56 LFS

2007 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,896 mi
Last recorded63,896 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LFS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 63,896 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,442 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 51,662 miles

All under body has been heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Apr 2022 51,624 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 51,624 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020
Fail 22 Dec 2020

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019
Pass 18 Dec 2018

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))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018

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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 133,797 miles

exhaust heat shields hanging loose

Pass 3 Jan 2017 124,682 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,533 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 98,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2014 98,837 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,031 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,508 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,358 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,260 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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YL56 LFS is a 2007 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YL56 LFS, 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 YL56 LFS registered?

YL56 LFS is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is YL56 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL56 LFS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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