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AY56 ZDV

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,841 mi
Last recorded148,841 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZDV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 148,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 136,574 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 121,844 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 117,116 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 117,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 108,090 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure front and rear

rear seats folded down[boot location]not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 14 Jan 2020 107,997 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear tail pipe missing [exhaust gases can be drawn back in the car] (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure front and rear

rear seats folded down[boot location]not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 9 Oct 2018 97,890 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal depressed

Fail 6 Oct 2018 97,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal depressed

Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,586 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and heavily perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 94,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and heavily perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,052 miles

Child seats fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 89,052 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Child seats fitted.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,121 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer tread. 225/55/r16-95w

Unable to check all seat belts due to child seat.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 83,121 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer tread. 225/55/r16-95w

Unable to check all seat belts due to child seat.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2014 77,878 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front and nearside rear both tyres is cut on the treads

Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front and nearside rear both tyres is cut on the treads

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside side repeater lense damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,168 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 ZDV is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AY56 ZDV, 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 AY56 ZDV registered?

AY56 ZDV is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is AY56 ZDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 ZDV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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