MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 / 50 / 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe onto Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear upper mounts have corrosion but spring still secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe onto Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear upper mounts have corrosion but spring still secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm starting to corroded
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm starting to corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod locking nut (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush serious (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush serious (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush serious (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush serious (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front worn on edges
wipers starting to smear
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front worn on edges
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
wipers starting to smear
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre has nail in
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear heat shield loose round rear Exhaust box
All brake discs worn/lipped.
Both rear trailing arm bushes worn.
n/s/r outer tyre wall worn.
All brake discs worn/lipped.
All tyre valve retainers corroded.
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AV56 FVK is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2006 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 91,240 miles. This 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 FVK, 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 FVK is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 November 2006.
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