2007 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · OV57 JLU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the history indicates a pattern of immediate re-test successes. The most recent MOT on 6 November 2021 at 172,738 miles passed with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle was in a compliant condition at that time. However, the trend of failing just one day prior in both 2021 and 2020 suggests the previous owner struggled with minor compliance issues or consumable failures that were rectified immediately before the official test. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. A significant gap of 19,704 miles is recorded between October 2019 and October 2020, followed by another 19,522 miles between October 2020 and November 2021. This steady usage pattern indicates regular operation rather than long periods of stationary neglect. Given that the last recorded test took place nearly five years ago today, the current mechanical state of the vehicle is entirely unknown and likely outdated based on the provided historical data. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the suspension and structural integrity, as these are common failure points for this model at high mileage. The record does not show recurring advisories for corrosion, but age-related rust on subframe and exhaust mounting points requires close scrutiny. Because there is no MOT data since 2021, it is also vital to check for perished rubber components, leaking brake lines, and fluid degradation that may have occurred during the multi-year gap in documented inspections.