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BT06 FYU

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,016 mi
Last recorded147,016 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 FYU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 147,016 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 146,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 146,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm excessively corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 144,341 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner face worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 144,341 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner face worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 142,364 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 139,592 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 137,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 133,437 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly uneven in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 126,293 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,782 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 FYU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FYU, 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 BT06 FYU registered?

BT06 FYU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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