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AJ56 NMZ

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,298 mi
Last recorded157,298 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 NMZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 157,298 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 157,294 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 153,004 miles

Brake fluid reservoir insecure

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 150,320 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 150,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened around coil spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened around coil spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion around rear suspension mountings

slight corrosion around rear upper shock absorber mountings both sides

Pass 19 Oct 2022 143,672 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 140,042 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 138,323 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 136,703 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 134,751 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 132,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 130,516 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 128,664 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet open warning lamp remains on when bonnet shut

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly torn

minor kerb/split damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2014 120,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet open warning lamp remains on when bonnet shut

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly torn

minor kerb/split damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2013 111,064 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge 2mm

osf tyre worn on inner edge 1mm

Pass 11 Oct 2012 95,804 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 95,804 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,247 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 66,295 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,238 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 54,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NMZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NMZ, 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 NMZ registered?

AJ56 NMZ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 November 2006.

Is AJ56 NMZ safe to buy?

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