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AD56 JUL

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

276,382 mi
Last recorded276,382 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 JUL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 276,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 264,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 249,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 242,267 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 242,258 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 116,455 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 116,455 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,603 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing off inside edge.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 111,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear sections of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing off inside edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,409 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear, rear seats ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 100,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak drive shaft oil seal on gear box ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear, rear seats ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,520 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 79,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,642 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 79,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

extra rear seat belts not tested due to contents in boot preventing seats to be lifted

Fail 13 Nov 2014 68,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

extra rear seat belts not teested due to contents in boot preventing seats to be lifted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,764 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light in on, may fail mot in future if new pending rules are introduced

bonnet cable may be sticking slightly

front brakes have some imbalance and are squeaking slightly

front wipers starting to wear

nearside and offside rear lower front suspension arm bushes starting to wear

nearside rear brake is squeaking slightly on rotation

rear trailing arm bushes have wear

Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,243 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

One jet in n/s/f weasher jet is imop

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light in on, may fail mot in future if new pending rules are introduced

front brakes have some imbalance and are squeaking slightly

front wipers starting to wear

middle rear exhaust upper heatshield is loose and rattling

nearside and offside rear lower front suspension arm bushes starting to wear

rear exhaust box is corroding

rear trailing arm bushes have wear

Pass 20 Aug 2011 42,590 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,262 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,222 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AD56 JUL is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 91,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD56 JUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD56 JUL is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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