MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre bold on edges
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coolant below minimum
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre is wearing on edges and on the limit of 1.6mm
offside front tyre is wearing on edges
front tyres just off limits
slight run out on front brakes
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front tyres just off limits
slight run out on front brakes
exhaust corroding and mounts thinning
exhaust flexi joint mesh deteriorated
front tyres worn to 3mm (min 1.6mm)
n/s rear shock damp, both rear shocks corroded
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
slight play and knock from steering
slight play in steering wheel/column
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
STRONG ADVISE - WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN
exhaust corroding and mounts thinning
exhaust flexi joint mesh deteriorated
n/s rear shock damp, both rear shocks corroded
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
rear tyres just under 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)
slight play and knock from steering
slight play in steering wheel/column
exhaust system corroding, mounts corroded and thin
number plate lamps loose
play in track rods
rear axle bushes deteriorated and in poor condition
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
STRONG ADVISE - WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN
exhaust system corroding, mounts corroded and thin
front slightly lipped and scored
number plate lamps loose
play in track rods
rear axle bushes deteriorated and in poor condition
rear discs in poor condition
rear pads low (n/s worse)
slight pulse in rollers from all brakes
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all rear seats folded away - partial seat belt check carried out to all rear belts
exhaust hangers corroded
low handbrake reserve travel
n/s door mirror assembly partially insecure
rear fog lamp bulb failure warning on dash
wiper blades smear screen
all rear seats folded away - partial seat belt check carried out to all rear belts
exhaust hangers corroded
low handbrake reserve travel
n/s door mirror assembly partially insecure
rear fog lamp bulb failure warning on dash
wiper blades smear screen
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear indicators slightly faded
both rear trailing arm bush's unbonding around centre sleeve and in slightly poor condition
both rear tyre perished in tread, have small cuts and wearing bias to inner edge, both tyres are on 3mm (minimum 1.6mm)
n/s rear shock slightly damp and stained
play in n/s rear anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint
wipers smear screen
both rear indicators slightly faded
both rear trailing arm bush's unbonding around centre sleeve and in slightly poor condition
both rear tyre perished in tread, have small cuts and wearing bias to inner edge, both tyres are on 3mm (minimum 1.6mm)
n/s rear shock slightly damp and stained
play in n/s rear anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint
wipers smear screen
all tyres slightly feathered
both front tyres worn bias to edges and both rear tyres worn slightly bias to inner edges
both rear indicators starting to show white light
exhaust system corroded worse at brackets but still servicable
park brake has little reserve travel
power steering fluid reserviour stained with power steering fluid
very slight damage to n/s rear body
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front discs and pads starting to wear low.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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AD06 DAU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 AD06 DAU, 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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AD06 DAU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 June 2006.
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