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CV56 HNT

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,614 mi
Last recorded145,614 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 HNT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 145,614 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 145,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lense opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 141,449 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 141,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

off side headlamp image poor

Pass 1 Feb 2024 136,032 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

power steering heavy

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 136,032 miles

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

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

power steering heavy

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2023 130,956 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 130,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 127,133 miles

incomplete seat belt check due to load

off side front tyre side wall looks damage due to under inflation

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2022 127,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play possible tie rod ?? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

incomplete seat belt check due to load

off side front tyre side wall looks damage due to under inflation

rear brake discs poor condition

tyres under inflated

Pass 12 Feb 2021 123,796 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 123,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 120,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,868 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,662 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 108,795 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 108,795 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,593 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 103,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,965 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 92,988 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 92,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,058 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2013 88,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,370 miles

rear brake disc edges poor

Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,530 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,220 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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CV56 HNT is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV56 HNT, 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 CV56 HNT registered?

CV56 HNT is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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