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AK56 BGO

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,658 mi
Last recorded162,658 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BGO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 162,658 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 162,652 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 146,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency limit only just met

Pass 18 Aug 2020 137,438 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2ND row (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Number plate light dim

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

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes to the fuel cooler ()

Offside Front The knee airbag cover is slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2ND row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 18 Aug 2020 137,438 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2ND row (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Number plate light dim

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

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes to the fuel cooler ()

Offside Front The knee airbag cover is slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2ND row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,294 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 122,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear boot seats are folded down and coverd over

Fail 9 Mar 2015 103,375 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear boot seats are folded down and coverd over

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,346 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 93,338 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,504 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Oct 2013 91,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,063 miles

front number deteriorating

Fail 8 Oct 2012 79,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,930 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 65,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,288 miles

continental markers fitted to head lamps

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,130 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 38,130 miles

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

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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 BGO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AK56 BGO, 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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AK56 BGO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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