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BP06 VZE

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,671 mi
Last recorded140,671 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 VZE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 140,671 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cooler bracket damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2020 137,175 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 137,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 131,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside diesel cooler pipes corroded

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 122,272 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front number plate has slight damage

Fuel Pipe/s corroded offside front to & from cooler ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

offside & nearside rear shock absorbers corroded

slight corrosion offside rear floor / offside rear under sill & offside rear inner wing

slight oil seepage from nearside drive shaft /gear box seal

Fail 24 Jul 2018 122,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front number plate has slight damage

Fuel Pipe/s corroded offside front to & from cooler ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

offside & nearside rear shock absorbers corroded

slight corrosion offside rear floor / offside rear under sill & offside rear inner wing

slight oil seepage from nearside drive shaft /gear box seal

Pass 29 Jul 2017 116,583 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded on cooler ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

slight corrosion rear suspension & subframes

Fail 29 Jul 2017 116,583 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded on cooler ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight corrosion rear suspension & subframes

Pass 23 Jul 2016 109,933 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

fuel cooler pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

slight corrosion rear suspension arms ,anti roll bar & rear shockabsorbers

Fail 22 Jul 2016 109,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

fuel cooler pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

slight corrosion rear suspension arms ,anti roll bar & rear shockabsorbers

Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,196 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,196 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,823 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 87,543 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,843 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 64,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,526 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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BP06 VZE is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP06 VZE, 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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BP06 VZE is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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