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AP06 SKX

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,232 mi
Last recorded175,232 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 SKX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2022 175,232 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2022 175,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 164,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 160,087 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 149,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both front tyres worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 both rear pads thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 139,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 131,153 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 131,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 125,734 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 125,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 118,457 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2012 101,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,499 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,439 miles

Third row of seats not available at time of test.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 78,439 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Third row of seats not available at time of test.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 78,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions will need to be retested.

Third row of seats not available at time of test.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,529 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 58,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AP06 SKX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AP06 SKX, 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 AP06 SKX registered?

AP06 SKX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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