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AV56 XJO

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,993 mi
Last recorded139,993 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XJO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 139,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 129,619 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 129,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 128,049 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 128,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,672 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 121,672 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 114,369 miles

Offside slight movement in door mirror,

Fail 22 Aug 2017 114,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside slight movement in door mirror,

Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,740 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 95,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,143 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wear to all brake discs - lipped

Fail 25 Feb 2012 68,808 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wear to all brake discs - lipped

Fail 15 Mar 2011 56,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

scuffing & small cuts nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

scuffing & small cuts nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,969 miles

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

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

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

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 XJO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

AV56 XJO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is AV56 XJO safe to buy?

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