2007 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · LR57 AEV

The 9 October 2023 MOT passed at 139,730 miles with no defects recorded, confirming the S-Max met roadworthy standards at that date. Mechanical trend stays stable across the five available tests, as each entry lists zero defects or advisories. Yet the record shows a recurring anomaly: in the 29 September 2023 test at 139,599 miles the tester issued a fail with no faults logged, and eleven days earlier in 2022 the 23 September fail at 129,778 miles preceded a 30 September pass at 129,793 miles, both clean. This fail-pass pattern with negligible mileage suggests administrative or procedural causes rather than worsening condition. As a 2007 model with 139,730 recorded miles, the Ford averages near 7,350 miles per year, typical for its age. The odometer moved from 120,264 miles at the 29 June 2021 pass to 129,778 miles at the 23 September 2022 fail, then to 139,599 miles at the 29 September 2023 fail, reflecting steady accumulation. Sparse testing leaves a fifteen-month gap between 2021 and 2022 entries, and the two fail-pass cycles each covered under 150 miles, implying the keeper resolved non-mechanical matters swiftly. With no defects or advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, the history implies previous owners maintained basic roadworthiness, though the unexplained failures merit scrutiny of original certificates. A buyer should still inspect age-related wear not captured by clean MOTs: front suspension bushes, rear coil springs, corrosion on sills and subframes, and binding calipers after nineteen years of service. The tester logged no warnings on these items, but rubber degradation and rust protection breakdown remain probable. The repeated fail without recorded faults suggests the prior owner may have used testing stations that flagged procedural issues or corrected errors, yet committed no visible mechanical neglect. Prospective purchasers must obtain the failure notices to clarify before purchase.