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BRZ 8476

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

222,044 mi
Last recorded222,044 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 8476
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 222,044 miles

n/s rear inner wing coroding

o/s inner wing coroding

Fail 16 Jul 2026 221,969 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear under sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function o/s rear top mounting broken (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n/s rear lower arm coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s rear lower arm coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s front tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s rear inner wing coroding

o/s inner wing coroding

Pass 30 Jul 2025 219,024 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 219,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front subframe coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n/s rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 211,890 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 202,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE TIE ROD FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE TIE ROD FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 192,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 184,959 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 178,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 163,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 150,221 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 11 May 2017 134,959 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 134,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2016 118,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 97,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,212 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 89,212 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 81,536 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN HAND BRAKE HIGH TRAVEL

Fail 17 May 2011 81,536 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN HAND BRAKE HIGH TRAVEL

Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,224 miles

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

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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BRZ 8476 is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BRZ 8476, 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 BRZ 8476 registered?

BRZ 8476 is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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