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BF56 VGN

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,190 mi
Last recorded132,190 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VGN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 132,190 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2020 116,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2020 116,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,545 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 109,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,941 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 102,941 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,005 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 97,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 88,128 miles

Front Brake discs pitted

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 22 Mar 2016 88,057 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On metal (3.5.1g)

Front Brake discs pitted

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,517 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 72,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,521 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 42,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,516 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,837 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,529 miles

front brake pads 4000 miles left rear pads worn low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,151 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges ,sidewall damage

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 VGN is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

BF56 VGN is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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