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AO56 ECT

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,969 mi
Last recorded148,969 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ECT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 148,969 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 148,969 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 135,535 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 133,298 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,960 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 123,510 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,479 miles

NS wing mirror loose, but not considered insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2016 114,479 miles

NS wing mirror loose, but not considered insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Undertrays obstructing view of some components

Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,377 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,535 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 69,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,353 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,359 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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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.

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