MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,943 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Wiper blades only just clear the screen
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Side repeater not working Offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated Offside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Wiper blades only just clear the screen
O/s/f Lower arm front bolt
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
O/s/f Lower arm front bolt
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged center (7.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged center (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear inner side light inoperative
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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BG56 OPE is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 OPE, 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 OPE registered?
BG56 OPE is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 November 2006.
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