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AK56 HSU

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,859 mi
Last recorded181,859 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HSU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 181,859 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 181,859 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 170,590 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 163,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 155,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 145,868 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 1 Feb 2017 138,179 miles

rear exsaust box rubber missing

Pass 23 Jan 2016 130,091 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 120,693 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 112,236 miles

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

rear brake discs part worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,485 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 102,485 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,458 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,992 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 43,240 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 HSU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 HSU registered?

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

Is AK56 HSU safe to buy?

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