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AK56 YVF

2006 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,832 mi
Last recorded150,832 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YVF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 150,832 miles

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

Surface corrosion on all brake disks

Fail 25 Feb 2021 150,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2020 142,495 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2020 142,495 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2019 129,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2018 115,633 miles

Oil leak advise further investigation ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 115,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak advise further investigation ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 97,218 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 97,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside engine oil leaking

Fail 8 Feb 2016 91,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 83,874 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 83,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,199 miles

Misfire & sluggish acceleration noted.

O/S front wishbone arm bushes perishing.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Misfire & sluggish acceleration noted.

O/S front wishbone arm bushes perishing.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2011 67,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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 YVF is a 2006 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

AK56 YVF is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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