2007 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · BL57 SDZ
2007 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 131,291 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL57 SDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 131,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL57 SDZ 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 (BL57 SDZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
BL57 SDZ Mileage History
- 22/07/2024128,591 mi
- 16/07/2025130,357 mi+1,766 mi
- 17/07/2025130,357 mi
- 23/07/2026131,291 mi+934 mi
- 29/07/2026131,291 mi
Average of roughly 1,338 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: 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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- 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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