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BT06 BDZ

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,637 mi
Last recorded185,637 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 BDZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 185,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 177,591 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 166,237 miles

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 14 Jan 2023 150,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 137,611 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,074 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 126,510 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 126,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened WISH BONE SPRING MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened WISH BONE SPRING MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST FUEL TANK SHIELD INSECURE

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES 2MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,500 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 111,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 101,701 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 18 Jan 2017 92,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,109 miles

Rear exhaust box body heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box body heat shield insecure

offside rear inner side light bulb not working

Fail 19 Jan 2015 78,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,803 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 73,803 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front side light intermittent

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,008 miles

o/s and n/s front inner brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,316 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 22,306 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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BT06 BDZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 BT06 BDZ, 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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BT06 BDZ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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