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AJ56 WLV

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,885 mi
Last recorded153,885 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 WLV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 153,885 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 153,881 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 147,045 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 147,040 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 142,120 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped

Nearside Front tyre close to cords on outer tread

Offside Front tyre close to cords on outer tread

Fail 9 Oct 2020 142,120 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded and lipped

Nearside Front tyre close to cords on outer tread

Offside Front tyre close to cords on outer tread

Pass 30 Sep 2019 134,842 miles

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

diesel fuel heater loose

n/s/f shock absorber leaking slightley

n/s/r brake pads very low

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,937 miles

nearside rear brake pads look very low

Fail 1 Oct 2018 122,937 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil level low

nearside rear brake pads look very low

Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,424 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2017 111,424 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,139 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 99,137 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,971 miles

centre stop light not working

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,757 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f brake disc face in extreamly bad facial condition .

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,872 miles

Airbox intake pipe is loose and noisey,

Nearside front tyre down to 3mm,

Fail 16 Sep 2013 64,872 miles

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

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

Airbox intake pipe is loose and noisey,

Nearside front tyre down to 3mm,

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,973 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 42,343 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,773 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 25,360 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 WLV is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

AJ56 WLV is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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