MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of ront lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate - o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower - front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm to chassis bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
NS wing mirror loose, but not considered insecure
NS wing mirror loose, but not considered insecure
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Undertrays obstructing view of some components
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Undertrays obstructing view of some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AO56 ECT is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2006 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 91,240 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AO56 ECT, 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 AO56 ECT registered?
AO56 ECT is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 September 2006.
Is AO56 ECT safe to buy?
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