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AJ06 VGL

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 VGL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 102,562 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 98,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 89,716 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,721 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 82,721 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,545 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged no cords

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,999 miles

damage to nsf tyre side wall no cords exposed

Fail 29 Jul 2015 69,999 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

damage to nsf tyre side wall no cords exposed

heat shield loose above rear exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to all brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,465 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 55,464 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in outer sidewall osr tyre not showing cords

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,520 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 24,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VGL is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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