2007 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · EF56 LKV
2007 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 117,094 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF56 LKV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 117,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF56 LKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford S-Max (EF56 LKV) between December 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EF56 LKV Mileage History
- 14/12/200933,267 mi
- 23/11/201041,205 mi+7,938 mi
- 09/11/201147,322 mi+6,117 mi
- 07/06/201250,438 mi+3,116 mi
- 30/05/201355,850 mi+5,412 mi
- 01/12/201460,146 mi+4,296 mi
- 01/12/201460,146 mi
- 27/11/201563,887 mi+3,741 mi
- 10/12/201668,614 mi+4,727 mi
- 04/12/201773,036 mi+4,422 mi
- 17/12/201876,431 mi+3,395 mi
- 26/11/201981,673 mi+5,242 mi
- 26/11/201981,673 mi
- 20/11/202085,988 mi+4,315 mi
- 11/12/202188,992 mi+3,004 mi
- 24/11/202295,971 mi+6,979 mi
- 12/12/2023103,445 mi+7,474 mi
- 17/12/2024107,549 mi+4,104 mi
- 17/12/2025117,094 mi+9,545 mi
- 17/12/2025117,094 mi
Average of roughly 5,237 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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