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201,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve travel.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring seating corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre worn on the outer side
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre worn on the outer side
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer side
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner side & perished
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner side
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Handbrake warning light on.
N/S/R tyre feathering on inner edge.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
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AU56 VVH is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 AU56 VVH, 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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AU56 VVH is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 September 2006.
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