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BV56 NVE

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,495 mi
Last recorded97,495 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 NVE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 97,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 97,945 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm/spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm/spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm/spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm/spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,769 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,949 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (just acceptable)

rear seats(in boot) not in use at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,681 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,405 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,103 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 21,447 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2010 17,463 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,755 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 NVE is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV56 NVE registered?

BV56 NVE is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is BV56 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 NVE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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