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DK56 UKV

2006 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,530 mi
Last recorded129,530 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 UKV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 129,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 123,172 miles

235 50 17 tyres on front 225 50 17 tyres on rear

Fail 9 Nov 2023 123,172 miles

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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

235 50 17 tyres on front 225 50 17 tyres on rear

Fail 3 May 2023 123,159 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear silencer major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened PLUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 117,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 114,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,917 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 106,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,520 miles

Corrosion on brake pipe ends

Front wishbone bushes cracking

Handbrake release has been repaired

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pads look low

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

Rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,313 miles

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear trailing arms

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

Rear trailing arm bushes o/s & n/s becoming worn

Fail 21 Apr 2017 89,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear trailing arms

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

Rear trailing arm bushes o/s & n/s becoming worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 80,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,779 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 75,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 66,917 miles

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 58,500 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 58,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,646 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 33,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,829 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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DK56 UKV is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc 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 DK56 UKV, 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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DK56 UKV is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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