2007 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · LJ57 KUX
2007 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 163,489 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LJ57 KUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 163,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ57 KUX 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 (LJ57 KUX) between October 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LJ57 KUX Mileage History
- 15/10/2021140,245 mi
- 09/11/2022149,296 mi+9,051 mi
- 16/11/2023157,415 mi+8,119 mi
- 07/05/2025163,487 mi+6,072 mi
- 13/05/2025163,489 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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