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BD56 SYW

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,715 mi
Last recorded143,715 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 143,715 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 131,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only just over 1.5mm strongly advise replacement (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet release mechanism seized

high level brake light not working

screen damaged within swept area, Not considered to be affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 25 Apr 2017 131,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only just over 1.5mm strongly advise replacement (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet release mechanism seized

high level brake light not working

oil low

screen damaged within swept area, Not considered to be affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Apr 2016 112,053 miles

both front tyres wearing in and out

rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 11 Apr 2016 112,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing in and out

rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on edges on raised tread

Fail 9 Apr 2014 90,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on edges on raised tread

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 80,883 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 71,810 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 43,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SYW is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SYW, 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 BD56 SYW registered?

BD56 SYW is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is BD56 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 SYW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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