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BF56 VAH

2006 Ford S-max

Gold Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,826 mi
Last recorded145,826 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VAH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,826 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 145,826 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 136,127 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 136,127 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 130,757 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 130,750 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,678 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 123,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,389 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,426 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 88,426 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,138 miles

nearside rear tyre low inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 63,749 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,278 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,523 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,235 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 31,235 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,516 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 22,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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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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What year was BF56 VAH registered?

BF56 VAH is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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