2007 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AJ07 DWO
2007 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 186,931 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ07 DWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2024
- 186,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ07 DWO 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 (AJ07 DWO) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel well (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central (5.2.3 (e))”.
AJ07 DWO Mileage History
- 04/03/2022177,265 mi
- 02/03/2023182,233 mi+4,968 mi
- 09/03/2023182,280 mi+47 mi
- 06/03/2024186,929 mi+4,649 mi
- 11/03/2024186,931 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,783 miles per year across 5 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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