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BD56 TFO

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,651 mi
Last recorded131,651 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 TFO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 131,651 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 129,570 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2 - 3 mm ***advise replacement*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ***advise replacement*** (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished and worn

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 113,423 miles

power steering working 50%

Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,612 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both worn/poor close to limits (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

corrosion to suspension components

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

handbrake lever worn

rear no.plate poor

some damage and corrosion to sills

Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,960 miles

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

Offside door mirror casing damaged

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

front tyres have some deep cuts

no.plates poor

slight damage to sills

washer fluid poor

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wheel tracking out

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Fail 13 Jan 2015 86,445 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wheel tracking out

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,987 miles

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

rear tyres are out of shape

Fail 14 Jan 2014 76,949 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres are out of shape

Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,015 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,744 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 57,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,062 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,041 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres tread worn uneven

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 TFO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BD56 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

BD56 TFO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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