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BG56 FGJ

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,650 mi
Last recorded100,650 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 100,650 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2024 100,650 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,541 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe and suspension mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

aircon dye leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2023 86,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover ripped open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe and suspension mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

aircon dye leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,475 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates worn (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 79,368 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Leaking out the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates worn (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,887 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear number plates delaminated and damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 73,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded through the spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded through the spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear number plates delaminated and damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 65,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,105 miles

Central Brake light not working.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 51,824 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,601 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 31,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,939 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 16,939 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FGJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

BG56 FGJ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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