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DK56 YXL

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,532 mi
Last recorded146,532 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 YXL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,532 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 144,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 140,689 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,720 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 131,171 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 125,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 125,168 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 120,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 114,779 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 106,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 93,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,673 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 50,483 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 50,483 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 38,377 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YXL is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK56 YXL registered?

DK56 YXL is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is DK56 YXL safe to buy?

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