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BD56 FOJ

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FOJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019

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

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

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front water leak

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019

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

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

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front water leak

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 199,144 miles

Nearside Front track rod play

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2018 199,841 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement center (10.1 (f))

Sound deadening material insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 132,323 miles

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

Front tyres inner edges worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 131,976 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Front tyres inner edges worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 153,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever damaged

nearside rear seatbelt clasp faulty

Fail 5 Nov 2016 153,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake lever damaged

nearside rear seatbelt clasp faulty

Pass 7 Nov 2015 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear seatbelt does not secure at buckle (deteriorated)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear seatbelt does not secure at buckle (deteriorated)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 132,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,452 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 103,436 miles

both front tyres outer edges low

n/s/r tyre inner edge featherd out of shape

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

rear disks slight surface corrotion

rear exhaust back box slight deterioated

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,061 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/ s/ r inner lamp not working

Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,699 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)

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)

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

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

rear number plate is marked

Fail 6 Nov 2009 55,699 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear number plate is marked

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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BD56 FOJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD56 FOJ, 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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BD56 FOJ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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