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AV56 HLU

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HLU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 102,447 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,829 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,068 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 88,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,075 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,216 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,305 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,304 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 57,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,460 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 10 Feb 2015 49,460 miles

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,995 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 40,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,589 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,444 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 17,581 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,612 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,698 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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AV56 HLU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV56 HLU, 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 AV56 HLU registered?

AV56 HLU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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