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BV56 AAJ

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,311 mi
Last recorded148,311 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AAJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 148,311 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 142,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 135,424 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 130,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,410 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,654 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 116,047 miles

slight blow on rear box

Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 103,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,218 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 91,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,338 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear radius arm corrosion coil spring seat

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,293 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,362 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,501 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low on inside edges.

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,458 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,710 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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BV56 AAJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BV56 AAJ, 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 BV56 AAJ registered?

BV56 AAJ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BV56 AAJ safe to buy?

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