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DV56 CDX

2006 Ford S-max

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

106,992 mi
Last recorded106,992 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 CDX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 106,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush packed with grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush packed with grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,921 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,911 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Slight blow noted from center exhaust

Fail 2 Jul 2020 92,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

All 4 tyre pressures low

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Slight blow noted from center exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,309 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated and slight blow noted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear lower suspension arms corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes covered in grease

o/s/r wheel arch damage noted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 88,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated and slight blow noted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear lower suspension arms corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes covered in grease

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/r wheel arch damage noted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,294 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear trailing bushes are greased

Fail 9 Apr 2018 84,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60x16 (4.1.D.1a)

both rear trailing bushes are greased

engine management light on

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in tread area

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,300 miles

slight perishing in rear trailing arm pivot bushes no play detected

Fail 19 Apr 2017 80,300 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear centre exhaust mount missing exhaust still supported

rear discs surface rust inner edges

slight perishing in rear trailing arm pivot bushes no play detected

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,529 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 78,529 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,482 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,095 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2014 73,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 May 2014 72,713 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,978 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 68,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,451 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 48,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,612 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 38,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,872 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,690 miles

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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DV56 CDX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DV56 CDX, 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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DV56 CDX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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