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DU56 DHZ

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,085 mi
Last recorded113,085 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 DHZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 113,085 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 113,071 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 106,034 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 106,034 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 98,942 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH [BOTH SIDES] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 98,942 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH [BOTH SIDES] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,675 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 93,673 miles

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

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

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

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 24 Jan 2022 89,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,945 miles

Exhaust shield hanging down

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre looks under inflated

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 84,945 miles

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

Exhaust shield hanging down

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre looks under inflated

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,693 miles

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

Rear exhaust shield hanging down

Fail 13 Jan 2020 81,669 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Heavy (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust shield hanging down

Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,525 miles

Corrosion showing on most mechanical components

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 74,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Corrosion showing on most mechanical components

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,475 miles

Corrosion showing on rear mechanical parts i.e susspension etc.

Rear silencer showing corrosion.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,475 miles

Corrosion showing on rear mechanical parts i.e susspension etc.

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

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

Rear silencer showing corrosion.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,113 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

rear silencer showing corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2016 67,113 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

rear silencer showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2015 62,137 miles

cut in N/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,493 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,917 miles

Air bag warning light on dash

Knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,980 miles

20mm cut nearside rear tyre has reached cords

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 20,980 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

20mm cut nearside rear tyre has reached cords

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

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

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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DU56 DHZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DU56 DHZ, 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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DU56 DHZ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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