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YS56 SXG

2007 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

159,018 mi
Last recorded159,018 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 SXG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 159,018 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 159,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 151,235 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 151,235 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 147,158 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 147,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 143,990 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 143,384 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 138,738 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 138,736 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 131,400 miles

crack in screen

Pass 1 Feb 2019 128,740 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSCURE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 128,696 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSCURE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 122,614 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 122,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND IN POOR CONDITION ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 116,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi part (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 110,884 miles

Fuel system component leaking NO 2 INJECTER (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 105,145 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 105,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 97,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecuer

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,791 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecuer

Pass 9 Jan 2013 90,140 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 90,138 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,894 miles

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

advise oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,811 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecuer

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,825 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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YS56 SXG is a 2007 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YS56 SXG, 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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YS56 SXG is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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