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AY56 ZFO

2006 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,588 mi
Last recorded116,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZFO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 116,588 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 116,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 108,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 99,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust bracket insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,251 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 91,212 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 82,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front and rear exhaust boxes.. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,909 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid/front (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust bracket insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2018 67,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Jan 2017 58,809 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 51,005 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 51,005 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 48,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 45,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s/f brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 45,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s/f brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 42,530 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 39,077 miles

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

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

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

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

cuts in n/s/f tyre tread

cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 6 Aug 2011 32,867 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

o/s/r trailing arm bushe very slightly starting to de-bond

slight cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 6 Aug 2011 32,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

o/s/r trailing arm bushe very slightly starting to de-bond

slight cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,419 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 20,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre has cuts to tread.

O/S/F tyre wearing a little low around the edges.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Unable to inspect rear load space seat belts.

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 ZFO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

AY56 ZFO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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