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BD56 HVN

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,232 mi
Last recorded160,232 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 HVN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 160,232 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 156,092 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup corroded but secure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 156,025 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup corroded but secure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 152,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 148,162 miles

Offside Front steel brake pipe unable to view

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

Rear surface corrosion underside

TESTED WET WEATHER

heavy oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2018 143,058 miles

Front brake pads worn

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2018 143,058 miles

Front brake pads worn

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2017 137,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges /replace now (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears worn on edges /replace now (4.1.E.1)

major oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2017 137,775 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts worn on edges /replace now (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears worn on edges /replace now (4.1.E.1)

major oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,704 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 127,008 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 122,015 miles

can't see bottom of rear coil springs

raer seat down not checked seat belts

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,221 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 91,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 73,945 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2010 53,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,593 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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BD56 HVN is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HVN, 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 BD56 HVN registered?

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

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