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AF56 SVJ

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,257 mi
Last recorded143,257 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 SVJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 143,257 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills and surrounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring cups corroded/bottom arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 143,167 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

rear underside corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2019 140,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 140,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 130,364 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 130,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,275 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 118,275 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,012 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 105,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine See Print out (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,588 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 72,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

child seats x2 in rear

front inner pads look worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

child seats x2 in rear

front inner pads look worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,237 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,237 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,181 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn to about 2mm

rear washer and high level lamp damage

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,712 miles

slight flat spot on nearside rear tyre outer side wall.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,911 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 26,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2009 26,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SVJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

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

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