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BV56 RUU

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,147 mi
Last recorded118,147 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 118,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,926 miles

rust nearside front brake pipe

Fail 5 Sep 2016 106,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust nearside front brake pipe

Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,082 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in noffside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,077 miles

cracking on nearside rear tyre wall

front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

front tyre inner edges worn very low

rear brake pads wearing low

some travel on hand brake lever

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,760 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,690 miles

Advise front tyres worn

Fail 8 Sep 2011 52,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

front discs lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,066 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,035 miles

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

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

nearside+offside reartyre wearing on inner +outer edges.

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 RUU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

BV56 RUU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is BV56 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 RUU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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