2007 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · X10 VAR
2007 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 160,610 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X10 VAR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2022
- 160,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X10 VAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford S-Max (X10 VAR) between November 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
X10 VAR Mileage History
- 09/11/2021155,767 mi
- 07/09/2022160,609 mi+4,842 mi
- 08/09/2022160,610 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,835 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FORD S-MAX Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The S-Max heavy body puts extra strain on the DMF. Symptoms include rattling at idle especially cold, vibration through the pedals and difficulty engaging gears. Some owners report failure as early as 60,000 miles on cars used in stop-start traffic.
- DPF Clogging and Vaporiser FailureModerate
Short urban journeys prevent DPF regeneration. The fuel vaporiser can fail and the differential pressure sensor is a common secondary failure. Without the vaporiser working the DPF cannot regenerate and will eventually clog completely.
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