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AO56 HCV

2006 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationAO56 HCV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2025

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156016 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024
Pass 1 Mar 2023 139,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f rear front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced and o/s/r bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under body chaiss and structure

Pass 4 Mar 2021 121,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,110 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,531 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,800 miles

exhaust system corroded/ slight blow

Fail 4 Apr 2017 93,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

exhaust system corroded/ slight blow

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,401 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 82,401 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault has sticker covering (5.4.2)

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

oil leak

possible coolant leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2014 69,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,535 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,379 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,788 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,788 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 HCV is a 2006 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO56 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

AO56 HCV is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AO56 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 HCV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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