2007 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AD56 TTV
2007 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 270,447 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 270,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD56 TTV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/09/2024
- 270,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD56 TTV 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 (AD56 TTV) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in the rear exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AD56 TTV Mileage History
- 03/09/2022251,277 mi
- 13/09/2024270,447 mi+19,170 mi
Average of roughly 9,448 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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