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CE56 EKG

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,756 mi
Last recorded184,756 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 EKG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 184,756 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 184,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 166,223 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2022 166,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower arm spring seat corroded and end of spring close to dropping out (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower arm spring seat corroded and end of spring close to dropping out (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 156,693 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 156,693 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 137,080 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Small stone chips to windscreen

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 137,080 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Small stone chips to windscreen

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 115,351 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 17 May 2018 115,351 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 24 May 2017 98,559 miles

slight chips to windscreen

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front has cut to outer sides wall and starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 13 May 2016 81,647 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

rear exhaust box corroding

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 12 May 2016 81,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

rear exhaust box corroding

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2014 48,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,469 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box starting to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,329 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

slight damage to tailgate

Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,594 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 20 Aug 2010 13,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 11,184 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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CE56 EKG is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 CE56 EKG, 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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CE56 EKG is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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