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BV56 RCX

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,668 mi
Last recorded98,668 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 RCX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 98,668 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 98,653 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,302 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-joint damaged,leak becoming excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

engine cover fitted

various damage around vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2019 91,506 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie-rod badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-joint damaged,leak becoming excessive (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip device split and worn

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges,perishing and cracking up,scuffed and damaged on outer sidewalls

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,120 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,841 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 82,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,477 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2013 47,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,775 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,775 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 35,186 miles

all three rear seats have child seats fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2010 29,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,006 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 23,208 miles

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

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,208 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

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 RCX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

BV56 RCX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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