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BN56 WUW

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,828 mi
Last recorded151,828 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 WUW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 151,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 141,815 miles

Exhaust mounting defective towards rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 141,814 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective towards rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,988 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 114,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,085 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 101,085 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 99,100 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 93,513 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 93,513 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres tread wearing slightly on outer edges

rear row of seats/seatbelts not fully checked as boot loaded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres tread wearing slightly on outer edges

rear row of seats/seatbelts not fully checked as boot loaded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,424 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,224 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,532 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,835 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 WUW is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WUW, 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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BN56 WUW is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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