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AK56 OBB

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,755 mi
Last recorded159,755 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OBB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 159,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 142,250 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 132,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 132,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 125,934 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 125,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 113,939 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 101,753 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,240 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,951 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,583 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 65,530 miles

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

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 56,583 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,992 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 49,992 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,734 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,242 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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

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AK56 OBB is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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