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AJ56 WDK

2006 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,143 mi
Last recorded178,143 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 WDK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 178,143 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 172,115 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes to fuel cooler corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2023 172,115 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes to fuel cooler corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2022 166,253 miles

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

both headlamp aims poor (lenses faded)

corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension

Fail 17 Jan 2022 166,253 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp aims poor (lenses faded)

corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension

light corrosion and wear to all brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2021 159,576 miles

corrosion to rear chassis areas including rear shock absorbers

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes to fuel cooler corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Jan 2021 159,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

corrosion to rear chassis areas including rear shock absorbers

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes to fuel cooler corroded

nearside rear tyre worn and cracked on inner edge , on legal limit

offside rear tyre tread depth low

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Jan 2020 154,841 miles

corrosion to underbody including , rear coil springs, rear suspension and centre / rear exhaust sections

front tyres tread depths low , tyres 2.8-3.4mm

front wiper blades poor

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2018 146,599 miles

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

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

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to under body & all brake pipes

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak from engine

slight play to both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2018 137,279 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges, close to legal limit

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

light corrosion to underbody

slight play in offside rear antiroll bar link arm

Pass 22 Dec 2016 126,676 miles

offside rear tyre tread low ,slight wear on edges

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2016 126,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre tread low ,slight wear on edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,911 miles

both rear tyres on 2.8mm ,uneven wear and slight cracking /perishing in tread pattern

slight unbonding to both rear axle mounting bushes

slight wear to all brake discs

Fail 5 Jan 2016 115,911 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 2.8mm ,uneven wear and slight cracking /perishing in tread pattern

slight unbonding to both rear axle mounting bushes

slight wear to all brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2014 100,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to both rear coil springs

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to both rear coil springs

Fail 4 Jan 2013 76,711 miles

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

light corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,711 miles

light corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,024 miles

both rear indicators and hazards innop on tow bar wiring

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,645 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,004 miles

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

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 WDK is a 2006 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WDK, 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 WDK registered?

AJ56 WDK is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 December 2006.

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