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AV56 VDX

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,406 mi
Last recorded104,406 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,406 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,397 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 96,397 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,061 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 77,061 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre showing age related cracks

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,185 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,797 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,900 miles

off side front tyre has splits around the by the rim inside and out side not showing cords.near side front tyre has the same just on the in side.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 38,942 miles

offside rear tyre worn/out of shape

Fail 10 Dec 2011 38,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn/out of shape

Fail 10 Dec 2010 31,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,336 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 24,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VDX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 VDX registered?

AV56 VDX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is AV56 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 VDX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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