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AJ56 COU

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,053 mi
Last recorded167,053 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 COU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 167,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 157,470 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 146,984 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 146,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 142,374 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 140,839 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 140,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 137,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 133,930 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 133,930 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 126,758 miles

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

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

oil leak at rear of engine traces of oil on under tray

Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 106,346 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 97,037 miles

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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AJ56 COU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AJ56 COU, 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 AJ56 COU registered?

AJ56 COU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is AJ56 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 COU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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