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BN56 UGL

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,874 mi
Last recorded175,874 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 UGL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 175,874 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 175,874 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 161,690 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 161,689 miles

Emissions not tested hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint holed and excessively corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Parking brake inoperable (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Parking brake inoperable (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 146,602 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 131,015 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 131,013 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 113,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 104,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,684 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,679 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,811 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge 225/50/zr17

Pass 27 Aug 2011 58,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/rear

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 UGL is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

BN56 UGL is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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