Ford S Max (2007)
2007 Ford S Max
CarHunch analysed 11,432 real MOT records for the 2007 Ford S Max. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Ford S-MAX passes its MOT first time in 72.7% of cases, noticeably below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 53.2% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd expect for a family car of this age. Petrol models fare slightly better at 74.5% versus diesels at 72.5%, but neither fuel type makes a meaningful difference here.
At just under 96,000 miles median, these cars are running within typical mileage for their age, yet they're racking up nearly five failures and 31 advisories per vehicle, suggesting that age-related wear is catching up fast. If you're considering a 2007 S-MAX, budget for significant suspension, brake, and electrical work—and get a full pre-purchase inspection to identify any hidden damage before committing.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2007 Ford S Max
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 53.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (87%) | 9,995 | 72.5% | 5.05 |
| Petrol (13%) | 1,435 | 74.5% | 4.58 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 63.4% | 6.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Ford S Max vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Ford S Max vehicles fall between 79,451 and 115,609 miles.
2007 Ford S Max — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 3,106 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Ford S Max
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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73.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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71.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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59.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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59.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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56.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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56.2%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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53%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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52.2%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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