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AJ06 VDN

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,977 mi
Last recorded135,977 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 VDN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 135,977 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,562 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position light not working

Fail 13 Jan 2022 119,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine malfunction light on

Offside Rear Inner Position light not working

Fail 22 Dec 2021 119,556 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,159 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 105,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,923 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,923 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 89,129 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45ZR18 98W XL (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nails in tyre tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear additional seats not presented for test

Fail 12 Jan 2016 82,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45ZR18 98W XL (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nails in tyre tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear additional seats not presented for test

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,202 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,182 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,751 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,598 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 50,536 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,636 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 41,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2010 39,216 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,410 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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AJ06 VDN is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ06 VDN, 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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AJ06 VDN is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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