2007 Ford S-MAX 2.5L Petrol · BL07 YVJ
2007 Ford S-MAX (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 118,605 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL07 YVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 118,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL07 YVJ 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 (BL07 YVJ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps faded (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
BL07 YVJ Mileage History
- 24/07/2023102,972 mi
- 23/07/2024108,496 mi+5,524 mi
- 21/07/2025113,595 mi+5,099 mi
- 21/07/2026118,603 mi+5,008 mi
- 23/07/2026118,605 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,214 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: Good
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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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