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BV56 JTU

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,095 mi
Last recorded126,095 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JTU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 126,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 121,678 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 109,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,743 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 100,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,523 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 92,518 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,288 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,758 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 72,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hand operated control valve insecure (1.1.5 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,325 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,539 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 52,934 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,934 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,878 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 47,878 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,264 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,264 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,838 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,202 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,500 miles

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

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

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 JTU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

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

Is BV56 JTU safe to buy?

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