2007 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · ET07 BGO
2007 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 153,981 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET07 BGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 153,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET07 BGO 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 (ET07 BGO) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ET07 BGO Mileage History
- 06/03/2023130,810 mi
- 26/03/2024135,473 mi+4,663 mi
- 27/03/2024135,473 mi
- 02/04/2025143,281 mi+7,808 mi
- 29/05/2026153,981 mi+10,700 mi
Average of roughly 7,171 miles per year across 5 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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