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AK56 FLA

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,644 mi
Last recorded137,644 miles
Recorded on2 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FLA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2021 137,644 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated separate cable for parking brake lever release operation (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 May 2021 137,637 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated separate cable for parking brake lever release operation (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 126,371 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Almost excessively! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Almost excessively! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 126,220 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel dripping from engine under tray (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Almost excessively! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Almost excessively! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 May 2018 119,172 miles

engine x under covers / pin hole in rear box pipe / corrosion on n/s/f x n/s/r springs

Fail 25 May 2018 119,172 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine x under covers / pin hole in rear box pipe / corrosion on n/s/f x n/s/r springs

Pass 30 May 2017 110,948 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,841 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,938 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,981 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm

slight exhaust blow from turbo

Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,981 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres 3mm

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,452 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,538 miles

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

both front tyres between 1.6 - 2.0mm

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,991 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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AK56 FLA is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLA, 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 FLA is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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