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BG56 AMX

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,964 mi
Last recorded125,964 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 AMX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 125,964 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 120,556 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 115,979 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front control arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,928 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,532 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 90,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,056 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 83,054 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 65,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 65,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 57,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 57,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 50,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 39,361 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,567 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BG56 AMX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG56 AMX, 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 BG56 AMX registered?

BG56 AMX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is BG56 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 AMX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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