MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer corner covered in tape
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer corner covered in tape
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion underbody
rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion underbody
rear suspension components corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on rear suspension components
corrosion underbody
corrosion front subframe
corrosion on rear suspension components
corrosion underbody
slight exhaust leak front flexible joint
slight wear o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion front subframe
corrosion on rear suspension components
corrosion underbody
slight exhaust leak front flexible joint
slight wear o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rear tyre low inside edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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BF56 VAH is a 2006 Ford S-max in Gold with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BF56 VAH, 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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BF56 VAH is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 September 2006.
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