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CX56 WDM

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,811 mi
Last recorded121,811 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 WDM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 121,811 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 115,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 106,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 106,518 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,952 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 103,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,118 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 101,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,446 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 95,437 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 90,657 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 84,850 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,850 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,433 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,433 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 75,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,261 miles

advise rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2012 53,800 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)

airbag light on

Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,821 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Aug 2010 45,229 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,937 miles

Front wipers worn

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 36,937 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers worn

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

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

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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CX56 WDM is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX56 WDM, 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 CX56 WDM registered?

CX56 WDM is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CX56 WDM safe to buy?

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