2007 Ford S-Max · 19,583 MOT tests
2007 Ford S-Max reliability
2007 Ford S-Maxs fail 47.3% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 15 S-Max years (19,583 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford S-Maxs: 34.6%)
- 47.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford S-Maxs: 34.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 137,498
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,583
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: about average for its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.2% of tests fail here (50% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Ford S-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.9%
- Suspension21.5%
- Brakes11.6%
- Tyres10.4%
- Body, chassis and structure7.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.55%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 6.28%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm corroded and weakened 5.28%
A corroded suspension arm can fail, causing loss of wheel control, so it needs immediate inspection and repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.87%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.63%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.97%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.21%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.07%)
Other years
Every Ford S-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Ford S-Max reliable?
2007 Ford S-Maxs fail 47.3% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 15 S-Max years (19,583 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Ford S-Max MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.55% of tests), position lamp not working (6.28% of tests), suspension arm corroded and weakened (5.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Ford S-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Ford S-Max shows 137,498 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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