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BN56 LVX

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,670 mi
Last recorded175,670 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LVX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 175,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 157,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 148,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 136,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,920 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 125,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 120,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 109,923 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2016 101,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2016 101,054 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 79,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front blades smearing

windscreen excessively damaged req attention

Fail 23 May 2014 79,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front blades smearing

windscreen excessively damaged req attention

Pass 28 May 2013 67,841 miles

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

front pad's wearing thin

o/s/f track rod end slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,075 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 50,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,895 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,844 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 LVX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 LVX registered?

BN56 LVX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is BN56 LVX safe to buy?

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