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BG56 KPZ

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,440 mi
Last recorded147,440 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 KPZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 147,440 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Hole in nearside front outer sill not within 30cm of a load bearing member

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 147,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust system in poor condition

Hole in nearside front outer sill not within 30cm of a load bearing member

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 139,730 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

hand brake button damaged still working ok

Fail 27 Mar 2018 139,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

hand brake button damaged still working ok

Pass 29 Mar 2017 133,639 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 133,513 miles

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

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)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,198 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 127,198 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 119,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 113,463 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre tread low- worn on outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2013 108,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 105,143 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 105,143 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 93,445 miles

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

Front disks slight pitting

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,445 miles

Front disks slight pitting

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,295 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,915 miles

nearside rear tyre stepped tread on inner edge of tyre.

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 KPZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG56 KPZ, 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 KPZ registered?

BG56 KPZ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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