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AF56 SVE

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,365 mi
Last recorded138,365 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 SVE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 138,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2023 138,232 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2022 130,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 130,611 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,978 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 96,498 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 90,852 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 90,852 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 82,111 miles

all brake discs corroded

engine and under tray covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2015 82,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs corroded

engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,508 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,029 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,166 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,801 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges,perishing and cracking up

power steering fluid level low

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

rear seats and seat-belts not tested as seats are folded away

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges,perishing and cracking up

power steering fluid level low

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

rear seats and seat-belts not tested as seats are folded away

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,158 miles

handbrake travel becoming excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r wheel-arch and door damaged

oil leak on engine

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Fail 3 Sep 2010 28,158 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel becoming excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r wheel-arch and door damaged

oil leak on engine

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,548 miles

Nearside 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 SVE is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc 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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

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

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