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AF56 NXB

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,996 mi
Last recorded155,996 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 NXB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 155,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 155,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 145,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 145,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 136,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 131,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 124,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,009 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 116,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 116,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,219 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,879 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 88,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyre wear on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 72,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,379 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges (steped tread)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,731 miles

front tyres getting low

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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AF56 NXB is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF56 NXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 NXB registered?

AF56 NXB is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AF56 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 NXB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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