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BG56 OPE

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,943 mi
Last recorded120,943 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OPE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2022 120,943 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper blades only just clear the screen

Fail 29 Sep 2022 120,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,672 miles

O/s/f Lower arm front bolt

Fail 21 Sep 2021 110,672 miles

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

O/s/f Lower arm front bolt

Pass 19 Sep 2020 102,070 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 101,977 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,263 miles

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 96,252 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,407 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 84,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,422 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 76,419 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,290 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 70,289 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,030 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2014 50,878 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 May 2014 50,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,708 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 33,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,817 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 20,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,222 miles

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 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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