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AJ56 GVW

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,655 mi
Last recorded106,655 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GVW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 106,655 miles

!! CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELTS!!

Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,124 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,967 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 98,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,917 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,144 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,704 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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 ()

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 82,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective Clearly has been opened and lying loose (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

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 ()

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,158 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 71,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,239 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 66,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault with the nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 58,417 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault with the nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre pressure monitor activated N/S/F tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2011 49,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitor activated N/S/F tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,497 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,011 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 29,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

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AJ56 GVW is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ56 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

AJ56 GVW is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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