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BN56 KZE

2006 Ford S-max

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,082 mi
Last recorded156,082 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 KZE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 156,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between the centre section and rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 146,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 146,036 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust rear box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust heat shield damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 131,875 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 131,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres have slight bulges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,903 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 97,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,419 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 75,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 70,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,190 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,266 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 KZE is a 2006 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BN56 KZE, 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 KZE registered?

BN56 KZE is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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