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AJ56 GZS

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

131,264 mi
Last recorded131,264 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GZS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 131,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 126,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount rough on turning

Offside Front Upper mount rough on turning

Fail 18 Jun 2024 126,440 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount rough on turning

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper mount rough on turning

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 122,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 122,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 118,628 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction

Pass 20 Jul 2021 113,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Malfunctioning

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,354 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 108,354 miles

Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,416 miles

TPMS system fault

Fail 12 Jul 2019 104,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS system fault

Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges, is perished and has cuts

Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 97,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges, is perished and has cuts

Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,291 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside mirror unit has light damage to cover

only one washer jet working

Fail 13 Jul 2017 89,291 miles

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

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

Central Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside mirror unit has light damage to cover

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

only one washer jet working

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,802 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 75,802 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,156 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,584 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 63,547 miles

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,040 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,849 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 41,849 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,173 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 32,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,361 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 GZS is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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