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DE56 CZJ

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

127,384 mi
Last recorded127,384 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 CZJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 127,384 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 122,925 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner cv boot slightly leaking

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlight pattern weak but visible

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

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 118,246 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE REAR

O/S/R INNER TYRE WALL CRACKING

Fail 27 Oct 2023 118,240 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S AND O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE REAR

O/S/R INNER TYRE WALL CRACKING

Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear seat belt slightly faulty when locking in

Fail 26 Oct 2022 113,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear seat belt slightly faulty when locking in

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded (spring seat)

Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,092 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2020 106,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (at spring) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,021 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 102,021 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 91,957 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracked

advise both rear tyres cracked

advise wear to both rear trayling arm bushes

Fail 19 Oct 2018 91,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracked

advise both rear tyres cracked

advise wear to both rear trayling arm bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,357 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,357 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,081 miles

both rear ind bulbs slighty white

Fail 13 Oct 2016 77,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear ind bulbs slighty white

Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,620 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 69,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,354 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 63,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,757 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 57,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 51,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,671 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 30,671 miles

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

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

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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DE56 CZJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DE56 CZJ, 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 DE56 CZJ registered?

DE56 CZJ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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