MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))
TPMS system fault
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
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))
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))
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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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