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AE56 BMU

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 BMU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024
Pass 18 Apr 2023 154,505 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 140,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 126,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 118,543 miles

all tyres just on limit- exahust slight leak and corroded and secured with straps- rear brakes efficency just on limit- o.s.f seat belt has cover-front inner cv boot covered in grease nohole visible

handbrake lever has slight travel-rear brake discs scored-front brake discs wearing thin-heat shield insecure-inner steering arms have slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2020 118,541 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brake pedal spongy (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake lever has slight travel-rear brake discs scored-front brake discs wearing thin-heat shield insecure-inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,866 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 97,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 10 Mar 2015 79,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,753 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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AE56 BMU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE56 BMU, 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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What year was AE56 BMU registered?

AE56 BMU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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