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AK56 ZPB

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025
Fail 21 May 2025

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 178,352 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 170,909 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 164,385 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats ()

Pass 6 Jul 2019 150,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 141,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 133,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 108,229 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,917 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,097 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,490 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 ZPB 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 93.8%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

AK56 ZPB is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is AK56 ZPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 ZPB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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