MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (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 cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nsf top shock mount sl rough when steering
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front drop links top covers perishing (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear worn on inner edges.N/S/R split between tread (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front drop links top covers perishing (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure hinge (6.2.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear worn on inner edges.N/S/R split between tread (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides drip links top covers (2.4.G.2)
Damage on o/s/f wing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear arms front mounts (2.4.G.2)
Tyres now fitted to rear [ from front ] wearing on inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides drip links top covers (2.4.G.2)
Damage on o/s/f wing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear arms front mounts (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/R tyre has a cut close to cord construction
O/S/F Wing damaged
Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear and centre exhust heat shields insecure
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Induction noise
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
N/S/R tyre has a cut close to cord construction
O/S/F Wing damaged
Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear and centre exhust heat shields insecure
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Wiper blades deteriorating [ smearing ]
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,becoming low on tread
rear number plate deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,becoming low on tread
rear number plate deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both rear discs becoming worn and lipped
childs seats fitted row 2 inner and outer both row3
n/s/r brake showing slight distortion
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
row 2 cen ter seat reinsted to check belt
varoius body damage
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both rear discs becoming worn and lipped
childs seats fitted row 2 inner and outer both row3
n/s/r brake showing slight distortion
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
row 2 cen ter seat reinsted to check belt
veriuos boady damage
Both rear tyres perishing on walls and between tread and feathering on outer edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers fitted above and below vehicle
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake application becoming uneven
N/S/F tyre worn low and out of shape / deep cut in tread and damaged on side wall
Screw in o/s/r tyre
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wiper blades deteriorating [ smearing ]
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyres perishing on walls and between tread and feathering on outer edges
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Covers fitted above and below vehicle
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake application becoming uneven
N/S/F tyre worn low and out of shape / deep cut in tread and damaged on side wall
Screw in o/s/r tyre
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wiper blades deteriorating [ smearing ]
3 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts
Covers fitted above and below vehicle
Damage on n/s/f wheel rim and tyre wall
Rear tyres starting to perish on walls and worn out of shape
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
3 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts
Covers fitted above and below vehicle
Damage on n/s/f wheel rim and tyre wall
Rear tyres starting to perish on walls and worn out of shape
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 exhaust heat shield insecure
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AV56 FLR is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 AV56 FLR, 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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AV56 FLR is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 September 2006.
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