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AJ56 GWL

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,994 mi
Last recorded180,994 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GWL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 180,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray drenched in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 180,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray drenched in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 156,817 miles

Surface corrosion apparent on all components and prescribed areas under the vehicle.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 153,948 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 144,828 miles

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

centre brake lamp not working

Fail 12 Dec 2018 144,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 11 Dec 2017 141,931 miles

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

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 16 Dec 2016 135,414 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

slight roughness at o/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2015 124,946 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 114,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 114,104 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads 4mm

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,277 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,008 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 68,001 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 68,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,009 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 49,948 miles

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

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 GWL is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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