2007 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · RJ07 LJU
2007 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 148,353 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ07 LJU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2023
- 148,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ07 LJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford S-Max (RJ07 LJU) between November 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RJ07 LJU Mileage History
- 25/11/2021142,161 mi
- 27/01/2022142,166 mi+5 mi
- 26/01/2023148,353 mi+6,187 mi
- 27/01/2023148,353 mi
Average of roughly 5,286 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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