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BV56 TDZ

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

236,088 mi
Last recorded236,088 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 TDZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 236,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 236,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 206,251 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 206,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 2 nuts (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 187,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 178,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 167,754 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 167,754 miles

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 159,253 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 159,253 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 149,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 20 May 2013 149,366 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

centre brake lamp not lit

Fail 13 Jun 2012 135,811 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 135,811 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 128,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 128,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 116,484 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 116,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,636 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread on extreme outer edge

upper and lower engine covers fitted obscuring clear view of components

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 TDZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

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

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