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AJ06 VLH

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,766 mi
Last recorded182,766 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 VLH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 182,766 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front sill corroded in 2 places

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

both front side lamps /fog lamps gone dull

catalyst flexi joint broken up and support snapped

oil leaks from engine area

rear floor and chassis members corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 172,156 miles

rear chassis both sides corroded

rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front side light unit deteriorated

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front side light unit deteriorated

both front headlamps deteriorated

front exhaust support snapped

Pass 12 Oct 2022 163,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side light and fog lamp gone dull

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front side light and fog light gone dull

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

both front headlamps deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 153,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear number plate lamp gone dull

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps deteriorated

oil leak from engine area

surface rust all over rear subframe

Pass 23 Oct 2020 147,737 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 147,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 132,787 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 132,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner position light not working

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

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 119,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor cuts in rear tyres

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 104,327 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

Minor cuts in rear tyres

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,544 miles

n/s front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,612 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,612 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,480 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 65,479 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,829 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,780 miles

advise front and rear discs getting lipped

advise headlamps patterns poor

Pass 3 May 2011 36,055 miles

advise front brakes worn

advise front tyres close to the tread wear markers

advise rear discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,003 miles

front tyres getting low 3mm

power steering noisey

rear seats folded unable to test seat belts

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 VLH is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ06 VLH, 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 VLH is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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