2007 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · FH07 XDX

A clean and unblemished MOT history defines this nineteen-year-old Ford S-Max, with the most recent test on 17 April 2025 returning a pass and no advisories recorded. Across the documented testing history spanning from late 2021 to mid-2025, every entry shows either a straightforward pass or, in one case, a retest pass within the same month, with zero defects or advisories logged at any point. The single failed entry on 12 April 2024 is recorded with no defects, suggesting an administrative issue or a refusal that was resolved quickly at the subsequent retest on 13 May 2024. This absence of recurring advisories is unusual for a vehicle of this age and indicates a consistent level of roadworthy condition over several test cycles, with no documented evidence of worn consumables, corrosion, or component deterioration flagged by the DVSA examiner. Mileage accumulation of 148,814 miles over the vehicle's nineteen-year life equates to a moderate annual average of roughly 7,800 miles, which is broadly typical for a large familyMPV of this era. There are noticeable gaps in the testing record, with no MOT entries shown between 2021 and 2023 prior to the November 2021 test, which may indicate periods where the vehicle was either not in use, not subject to MOT requirements in earlier years, or tested outside the documented window. The regularity of tests from 2021 onwards suggests the car has remained in active service, with the moderate annual mileage pointing to a mix of shorter urban journeys and occasional longer runs rather than sustained high-mileage motorway use. Mechanically, this usage pattern tends to favour steadier wear on major drivetrain components while still exposing suspension, braking, and rubber items to normal in-service degradation over nearly two decades. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific component history to investigate further, but the age and mileage warrant a thorough physical inspection of items that commonly affect high-mileage S-Max vehicles of this generation. Particular attention should be paid to the front suspension, particularly the lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and front strut top mounts, as these are known to wear on Ford products of this vintage and would typically manifest as clonking or knocking noises over speed humps and uneven road surfaces. The rear suspension trailing arms and bushes should also be inspected for play, and the steering rack should be checked for any signs of weeping fluid or looseness during on-centre driving. Given the vehicle's age, a careful test drive should include firm braking from moderate speed to detect any vibration, pulling, or pulsation through the brake pedal that could indicate worn front discs, and the handbrake should be tested on an incline to confirm adequate holding. Listen for any timing chain rattle from the engine on cold start, as the 2.0 and 2.5 Duratec units fitted to this generation can exhibit chain stretch at high mileage. Check for any oil misting around the cam cover gasket, signs of coolant leaks from the thermostat housing, and ensure the dual-clutch or conventional automatic transmission changes smoothly without hesitation. With the documented MOT history showing no mechanical issues across multiple tests, the primary concerns for a buyer are age-related wear on consumables and rubber components rather than any specific flagged defect, making a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection by a Ford specialist strongly advisable.