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BD56 TJU

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,472 mi
Last recorded192,472 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2018 192,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2018 192,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 187,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 187,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 180,842 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 168,849 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 168,849 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 160,569 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 160,569 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 145,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 131,282 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2012 131,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,161 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 118,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 104,591 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,038 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 91,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 TJU 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 58.8%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

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

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