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BV56 AFZ

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,727 mi
Last recorded144,727 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AFZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 144,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 140,957 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

rear sub frame, chassis legs, suspension components & both rear suspension road springs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 140,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs in poor condition

rear sub frame, chassis legs, suspension components & both rear suspension road springs corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 129,961 miles

Both front & rear sub-frames show signs of corrosion.

Front wishbones & suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 129,961 miles

Both front & rear sub-frames show signs of corrosion.

Front wishbones & suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 118,346 miles

signs of corrosion in rear chassis legs & suspension components.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 118,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of corrosion in rear chassis legs & suspension components.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 105,558 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 105,558 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,770 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,005 miles

Rear (third row) seats not fitted at time of test.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,315 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Rear brake discs worn.

Third row seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 May 2012 69,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 60,374 miles

Front braking discs worn/corroded

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

Pass 14 May 2010 52,754 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 44,201 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)

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 AFZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AFZ, 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 AFZ registered?

BV56 AFZ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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