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BF56 VGT

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,988 mi
Last recorded153,988 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VGT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 153,988 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 153,987 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 143,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,159 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 125,739 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 125,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,330 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 114,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,672 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 100,606 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,577 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 89,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,821 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,508 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 73,369 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,175 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 67,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,812 miles

All brake discs in poor condition,

Fail 10 Feb 2014 62,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All brake discs are in very poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,080 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 55,079 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

air bag warning light is on.

front and rear brake discs,inner surfaces are slightly worn and lipped.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,356 miles

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

part worn tyres fitted alround

Fail 30 Nov 2011 42,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,653 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,429 miles

minor cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 VGT is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

BF56 VGT is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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