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BKZ 2486

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,452 mi
Last recorded122,452 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 2486
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 122,452 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Freont (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,882 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 117,882 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working N/S O/S Rear (Dim in Operation) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,632 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 111,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 107,267 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear High Level Brake Light Not working

Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,816 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 101,595 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 101,595 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Center Rear Seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Tail Pipe Missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/R & N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,426 miles

Boot Secure,but Will Not Open

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 91,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Center (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,554 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Fronut & Rear, N/S & O/S Tyres Close to Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 84,554 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Fronut & Rear, N/S & O/S Tyres Close to Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 77,377 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2015 71,372 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

release button cover missing from parking brake lever

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,868 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,320 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,567 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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BKZ 2486 is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BKZ 2486, 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 BKZ 2486 registered?

BKZ 2486 is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for BKZ 2486 shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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