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AF56 RZC

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,431 mi
Last recorded138,431 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 RZC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 138,431 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and slight leak

Pass 12 Feb 2021 132,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 118,931 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 105,586 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 105,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,999 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn / movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod both have play slight - ( Track rod end ball joint has slight play ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,904 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame insecure bolt missing - ( secure but not to safety standard / requirements ) (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working offside dim (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front and rear - worn - screen dirty (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn / movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod both have play slight - ( Track rod end ball joint has slight play ) ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,111 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 82,522 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,341 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 65,341 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 58,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,259 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 56,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,742 miles

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

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 RZC is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RZC, 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 AF56 RZC registered?

AF56 RZC is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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