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BV56 XRW

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,027 mi
Last recorded166,027 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XRW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 166,027 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 166,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,620 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 164,998 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 163,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 163,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 163,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 161,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 151,685 miles

Nearside Front side light lense broken

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 141,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front side light lense damaged

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 141,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front side light lense damaged

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 130,797 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 121,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high powered stop light not working

nearside front side light lense broken

Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high powered stop light not working

nearside front side light lense broken

Pass 7 Mar 2014 110,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2014 110,996 miles

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

Offside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front side light cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,967 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2009 32,424 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XRW is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

BV56 XRW is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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