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AJ56 TMO

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,620 mi
Last recorded148,620 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 TMO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 148,620 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers mirror casing broken

Pass 16 Oct 2022 138,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 129,471 miles

Both front anti roll bar links, dust covers are perished.

Both front tyres are very close to limit

Multiple oil leaks

Off side rear outer sill damaged and heavily corroded

Rear springs corroded

Rear sub frame, chassis and sills all corroded.

Slight free play in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,151 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 107,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 101,258 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,440 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 97,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,049 miles

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

kids seats fitted time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

kids seats fitted time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,029 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,876 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,528 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,990 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 TMO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TMO, 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 TMO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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