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BT56 EUK

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,389 mi
Last recorded182,389 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 EUK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 182,389 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 182,384 miles

Emissions unable to be completed silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe and silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 171,221 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 168,327 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 161,449 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 155,171 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 155,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 151,099 miles

Offside Rear Auxiliary position lamp not working

Fail 21 Nov 2019 151,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Insufficient liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Auxiliary position lamp not working

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 143,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear buckle button has to pressed before it latches on (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 143,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear buckle button has to pressed before it latches on (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 136,181 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 126,266 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,343 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 99,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,375 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 67,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,620 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 39,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 EUK is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BT56 EUK, 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 BT56 EUK registered?

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

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