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YY56 VDT

2007 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

247,500 mi
Last recorded247,500 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford S-max94,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 VDT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 247,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 227,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 206,528 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Hand Brake slightly lose (1.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust leak Flexi

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 190,455 miles

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

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 190,455 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all around (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 182,310 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2022 182,310 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 171,560 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 171,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 163,901 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 150,512 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 133,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 118,318 miles

hand brake only just to specification requires further investigation

Pass 13 Feb 2016 104,640 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 104,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 146,474 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 133,823 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 121,233 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 121,233 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 98,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 98,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 78,895 miles

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

heat sheild insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2011 78,863 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

heat sheild insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,101 miles

BOTH NO.PLATES IN POOR CONDITION.

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)

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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YY56 VDT is a 2007 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YY56 VDT, 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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YY56 VDT is a 2007 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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