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BN56 HFZ

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

210,997 mi
Last recorded210,997 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 HFZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 210,997 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 210,997 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 205,169 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 205,154 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 193,453 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 193,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 1 Dec 2015 181,383 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 164,347 miles

rear axle bushes

Fail 27 Sep 2014 164,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

front discs heavily corroded

rear axle bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2013 150,641 miles

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 11 Oct 2012 137,367 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 137,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ehaust heat shield loose / exhaust fouling

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2011 124,620 miles

n/s rear tyre getting close to limit (outer edge)

o/s + n/s front tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 28 Sep 2011 124,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure - advise attention

n/s rear tyre getting close to limit (outer edge)

o/s + n/s front tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 27 Sep 2010 112,162 miles

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

drivers door trim requires attention

n/s front tyre getting close to limit

o/s front tyre getting close to wear indicators

Pass 27 Sep 2010 112,162 miles

drivers door trim requires attention

n/s front tyre getting close to limit

o/s front tyre getting close to wear indicators

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,296 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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BN56 HFZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BN56 HFZ, 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 BN56 HFZ registered?

BN56 HFZ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BN56 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 HFZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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