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AF56 NXU

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

174,100 mi
Last recorded174,100 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 174,100 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 170,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 170,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 167,103 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 162,094 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 152,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 143,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 136,582 miles

nsr tyre starting to scrub outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 127,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 117,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 117,191 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (235/45R18) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,580 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,819 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

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 NXU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AF56 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

AF56 NXU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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