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AY56 WHM

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,646 mi
Last recorded132,646 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WHM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 132,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside, Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 131,164 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 131,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 129,221 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 126,731 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 126,729 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 121,168 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 114,146 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 102,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,078 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 91,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 81,549 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner tread & wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2016 81,548 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner tread & wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 77,046 miles

Both front tyres worn off side excessive on inner edge both at 2mm

exhaust pipe rusted one small hole various welding repairs carried out near mountings

rear exhaust box rusted and weak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mid and rear exhaust has been repaired and rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,986 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,441 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 45,412 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 34,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,701 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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AY56 WHM 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 72.7%.

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 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 AY56 WHM, 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 AY56 WHM registered?

AY56 WHM is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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