2007 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · SC56 YSP

The 2007 Ford S-Max currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, with its most recent pass occurring on 12 May 2022 at 111,402 miles. While the maintenance trend appears stable based on the recorded history, the vehicle has not been assessed for roadworthiness in over four years. The record shows two instances of failed tests on the very same day as a pass in both 2021 and 2022, a pattern that typically indicates an initial failure followed by a same-day retest, though the absence of recorded defects for those failures is unusual and suggests either data recording anomalies or aborted tests. The mileage accumulation tells a distinct story of changing usage. Between the February 2020 test at 97,559 miles and the March 2021 test at 108,439 miles, the vehicle covered 10,880 miles in thirteen months, indicating regular, active use. However, mileage then slowed dramatically, with only 2,963 miles added over the subsequent fourteen months leading to the May 2022 test. Crucially, the recorded mileage has remained completely static at 111,402 miles since May 2022, pointing to the vehicle standing idle for a significant period or potentially having a disconnected odometer. Given the prolonged stationary period implied by the static mileage, a buyer must thoroughly inspect components prone to deterioration through disuse. Tyres will likely suffer from flat-spotting and perished sidewalls despite retaining tread depth. Brake discs and calipers are highly susceptible to surface corrosion and binding after sitting stationary. Suspension bushes and coil springs may have degraded, while the exhaust system could harbour internal corrosion from standing moisture. A comprehensive underbody inspection is essential to verify structural integrity and check for rust, as low-mileage vehicles that stand still often suffer worse corrosion than those regularly driven.