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BT56 EOH

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,444 mi
Last recorded160,444 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 EOH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 160,444 miles

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Fail 14 Feb 2024 160,444 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 14 Feb 2023 152,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake tolerance just met. Advise adjustment or repair

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 148,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 148,982 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 143,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2019 133,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Apr 2019 133,477 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2018 128,528 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 128,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 117,710 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 117,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,696 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from view.

Headlamp internal adjuster set to 0 to allow for headlamp aim check.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Nearside Rear REAR Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn heavily on inside edge.

Offside Rear REAR Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Offside Rear Tyre worn heavily on inside edge.

Oil leak.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from view.

Headlamp internal adjuster set to 0 to allow for headlamp aim check.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Nearside Rear REAR Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn heavily on inside edge.

Offside Rear REAR Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Offside Rear Tyre worn heavily on inside edge.

Oil leak.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,576 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 92,358 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)

Pass 3 May 2013 85,579 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 80,270 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 71,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 71,811 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 58,336 miles

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

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

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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BT56 EOH is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT56 EOH, 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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BT56 EOH is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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