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DG56 DCV

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,753 mi
Last recorded146,753 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DCV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 146,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 146,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 131,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 exhaust shield lose

Pass 4 May 2021 116,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 116,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 12 May 2020 107,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components are starting to corrode

Fail 12 May 2020 107,125 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components are starting to corrode

Pass 1 May 2019 99,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2018 91,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 85,834 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn of inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2017 85,833 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn of inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,125 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,925 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2015 75,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,974 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,068 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,593 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 49,593 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,934 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,654 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 28,325 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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DG56 DCV is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG56 DCV, 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 DG56 DCV registered?

DG56 DCV is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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