2007 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · BV57 WKU
2007 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 169,906 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV57 WKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2025
- 169,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV57 WKU 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 (BV57 WKU) between March 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper lever seize”.
BV57 WKU Mileage History
- 06/03/2023157,385 mi
- 14/03/2024161,648 mi+4,263 mi
- 31/05/2024161,699 mi+51 mi
- 30/05/2025169,761 mi+8,062 mi
- 07/06/2025169,906 mi+145 mi
Average of roughly 5,552 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: Below Average
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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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