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BN56 WWR

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,129 mi
Last recorded137,129 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 WWR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 137,129 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leak not considered excessive at time of inspection (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not standard

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH ns and os approx 30KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NS AND OS trailing arm bushes: PLAY not considered excessive at time of inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and all rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Fail 1 May 2024 113,008 miles

Emissions unable to be completed * (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before rear joint * (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leak not considered excessive at time of inspection (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not standard

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH ns and os approx 30KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NS AND OS trailing arm bushes: PLAY not considered excessive at time of inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and all rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Pass 27 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 101,036 miles

Central Front heat shield loose no risk of falling off

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

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

Offside Front plastic trim loose

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 94,637 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,020 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 84,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,473 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front n/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,264 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,776 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,904 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to perish.

under body protection fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WWR is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WWR, 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 WWR registered?

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

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