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AJ06 VLS

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,320 mi
Last recorded120,320 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,320 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 112,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 106,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,322 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,746 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 67,439 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 64,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

N/S/R Tyre worn close to ply on outer edge

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear row of seats and seat belts not tested.Seats folded away ,boot loaded.

Road wheel slightly damaged Both front and n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 64,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

N/S/F and n/s/r tyres worn close to ply on outer edges

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear row of seats and seat belts not tested.Seats folded away ,boot loaded.

Road wheel slightly damaged Both front and n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Steering heavy

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,996 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,996 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested

Fail 21 Nov 2013 47,372 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested

Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2011 32,246 miles

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

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

brake fluid level becoming low

front brake discs worn and lipped - corroding on inner areas

front brake pads worn low

front tyres feathering on outer edges

front wipers deteriorating

inspection covers fitted above engine bay

n/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 13 Nov 2011 32,246 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake fluid level becoming low

front brake discs worn and lipped - corroding on inner areas

front brake pads worn low

front tyres feathering on outer edges

front wipers deteriorating

inspection covers fitted above engine bay

n/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a nail in,perishing and cracking up

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,985 miles

3row of seats and belts not tested [ seats down / boot full]

Front brake discs lipped and brake pads wearing low

O/S/R tyre perishing on walls / nail in tyre

Rear brake pads worn low

Wiper blades smear

Fail 2 Nov 2010 25,985 miles

3row of seats and belts not tested [ seats down / boot full]

Front brake discs lipped and brake pads wearing low

O/S/R tyre perishing on walls / nail in tyre

Rear brake pads worn low

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wiper blades smear

Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,079 miles

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)

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs starting to become worn - corroding on inner areas

handbrake travel becoming excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

o/s/r tyre has screw in tread area

Fail 3 Sep 2009 19,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs starting to become worn - corroding on inner areas

handbrake travel becoming excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

o/s/r tyre has screw in tread area

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 VLS is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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