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AK56 AZJ

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,044 mi
Last recorded86,044 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 AZJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 86,044 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rearmost (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 85,838 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rearmost (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 83,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,628 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,215 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,463 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 74,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,051 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,187 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,917 miles

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

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

small tear n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,406 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 61,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 58,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 55,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 52,521 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,363 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 46,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 29,035 miles

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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AK56 AZJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK56 AZJ, 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 AK56 AZJ registered?

AK56 AZJ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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