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BK56 GCU

2006 Ford S-max

Gold Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,191 mi
Last recorded206,191 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 GCU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 206,191 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 203,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 181,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 181,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 159,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi conector and rear box silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine area ()

rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2016 158,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 150,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 142,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Sep 2014 142,020 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 133,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 126,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2012 126,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,584 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 113,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,455 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 81,455 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,425 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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BK56 GCU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Gold with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 91,240 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BK56 GCU, 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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BK56 GCU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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