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BK56 WEX

2006 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,278 mi
Last recorded215,278 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 WEX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 215,278 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 215,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 192,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre worn smooth very outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth very inner edge

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 192,772 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre worn smooth very outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth very inner edge

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 184,760 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 184,756 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 172,259 miles

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

Nearside Front side light lens cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 171,038 miles

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

Nearside Front side/fog lamp glass cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 170,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side/fog lamp glass cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 154,932 miles

Nearside Front side light lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 138,410 miles

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes spilt

Fail 29 Sep 2016 138,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes spilt

Pass 28 Sep 2015 122,562 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads 4mm approx remain (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads 2mm remain approx REPLACE ASAP (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear inner side light inop

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,687 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,902 miles

Exhaust Corroded Around Hanging Brackets No leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,828 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 76,828 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,609 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,526 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 51,526 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,427 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 WEX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK56 WEX, 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 WEX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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