2007 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Petrol · RN57 VZL
2007 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 192,853 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN57 VZL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2023
- 192,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN57 VZL 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 (RN57 VZL) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RN57 VZL Mileage History
- 22/01/2022168,945 mi
- 24/01/2022169,084 mi+139 mi
- 09/01/2023192,850 mi+23,766 mi
- 12/01/2023192,853 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 24,601 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FORD S-MAX Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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