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BN56 WYJ

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,238 mi
Last recorded148,238 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 WYJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 148,238 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 145,380 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 138,751 miles

Rear General corrosion under the body

Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,635 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 117,911 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 117,911 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 113,114 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 113,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,723 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 106,723 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,281 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 102,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 83,070 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,112 miles

Knocking from steering

Fail 18 Nov 2015 77,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Knocking from steering

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,029 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,874 miles

all four tyres on wear limit marks !!235/45/18

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,553 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,874 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,003 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,671 miles

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

O/S/F Wheel Fouling Track Rod Locknut On Full Right Hand Lock !!

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

Parking Brake Lever, Close To The End Of It's Working Travel.

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 WYJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WYJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN56 WYJ?

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What year was BN56 WYJ registered?

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

Is BN56 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 WYJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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