FORD S-MAX2007 · 2.0L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the history indicates a pattern of reactive maintenance. The most recent test on March 5, 2025 at 195,204 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, suggesting a specific issue was addressed immediately following the test. This follows a consistent trend where the vehicle fails the initial presentation but passes the subsequent re-test. This pattern implies the owner only addresses mechanical faults when compelled by the tester rather than performing preventative maintenance or addressing minor advisories. At 195,204 miles, this nineteen-year-old Ford Max has averaged approximately 10,274 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK usage patterns for a large MPV. The data shows consistent mileage accumulation annually, with roughly 6,700 miles covered between March 2023 and March 2024, and another 3,900 miles between March 2024 and March 2025. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, but the high cumulative mileage places significant strain on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking hardware. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on high-wear areas that often fail at this mileage. Given the history of failures, close attention to structural integrity around the subframe and mounting points is essential, as corrosion is common on this generation of Ford. The inspector should also check the control arms, coil springs, and rubber bushes for signs of play or tearing. Because the record shows no recorded advisories on the passes, it is possible that minor issues like thinning brake pads or leaking shocks are being ignored until they reach a critical point of failure.