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AV56 LEJ

2006 Ford S-max

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,618 mi
Last recorded132,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LEJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 132,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 132,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 X FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 141,040 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,205/55/16 X 4,,OIL LEAK,,AIR INTAKE PIPE REPAIRED ,,EX SYSTEM EXTENSIVELY REPAIRED,,2 X REAR LOWER SUS ARMS & REAR S/FRAME VHSC,,

Pass 5 Jun 2017 130,079 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 130,079 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 124,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 13 May 2016 124,345 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 8 May 2015 114,071 miles
Fail 7 May 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,033 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 114,033 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 106,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

dual mass fly wheel noisy

front brake discs look worn

Fail 13 Feb 2013 106,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

dual mass fly wheel noisy

front brake discs look worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 95,614 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 88,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 88,336 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,867 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 LEJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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