MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,775 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
handbrake travel
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside ()
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside ()
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and nearside front ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
both centre exhaust section mountings detached
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
parking brake lever release button damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and nearside front ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
both centre exhaust section mountings detached
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
parking brake lever release button damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear coil springs slight corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear coil springs slight corrosion
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut
rear pads low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK56 ZVU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 October 2006.
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