2007 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · AD56 CBF
2007 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 147,717 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD56 CBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 147,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD56 CBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford S-Max (AD56 CBF) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Power steering component leaking Looks to be overflowing / overfilled (2.1.5 (a))”.
AD56 CBF Mileage History
- 26/09/2023136,194 mi
- 25/09/2024139,275 mi+3,081 mi
- 04/11/2024139,331 mi+56 mi
- 29/09/2025147,717 mi+8,386 mi
- 08/10/2025147,717 mi
Average of roughly 5,666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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