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BJ56 KMA

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,921 mi
Last recorded167,921 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 KMA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 167,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Folded ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 167,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2021 150,438 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2020 138,811 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Front Mirror arm with slight movement on attachment to door.

Nearside Rear Exhaust box rubber mounting is perishing.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush getting deteriorated. Also the arm is corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight bearing noise can be felt when rotating wheel, can be from drive shaft middle bearing which is not accessible due presence of under tray.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension arms at rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 138,801 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both shock absorbers, nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Also slightly noisy. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Nut. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/50R17 Instead of 225/50R17 like on all other wheels. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Lower Body component insecure Under the body on zone of driver seat, the fuel radiator is insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively worn inside. Is also cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Front Mirror arm with slight movement on attachment to door.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored outside due brake pad excessively worn and very corroded inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested at this wheel to avoid any further damage.

Nearside Rear Exhaust box rubber mounting is perishing.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush getting deteriorated. Also the arm is corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight bearing noise can be felt when rotating wheel, can be from drive shaft middle bearing which is not accessible due presence of under tray.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension arms at rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 122,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing pass and advice

Fail 5 Feb 2019 122,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s rear (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing pass and advice

Pass 9 Feb 2018 113,426 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 107,317 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,143 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 102,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,701 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 86,744 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 86,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,119 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 62,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,838 miles

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

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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BJ56 KMA is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BJ56 KMA, 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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BJ56 KMA is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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