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AJ56 ZRN

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

250,335 mi
Last recorded250,335 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 250,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 240,150 miles

All shock absorbers feel soft

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 240,150 miles

All shock absorbers feel soft

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 224,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 224,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 207,152 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 207,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 188,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 174,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 161,298 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 135,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 135,930 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 97,116 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,116 miles

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

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)

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 ZRN is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZRN, 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 ZRN is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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