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DY56 BGX

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

204,614 mi
Last recorded204,614 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 BGX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 204,614 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 204,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 204,540 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 201,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Oct 2022 200,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 183,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 167,564 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 147,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 135,732 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 135,726 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,867 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

boot loaded unable to inspect rear seats and belt

Fail 9 Jun 2017 128,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

boot loaded unable to inspect rear seats and belt

Pass 15 Jun 2016 122,602 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 117,289 miles

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

small stone chip in screen in zone "A" less than 10 mm in diameter

Pass 6 Jun 2015 117,289 miles

small stone chip in screen in zone "A" less than 10 mm in diameter

Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 104,663 miles

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,879 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 93,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,486 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 79,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,512 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,235 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 45,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DY56 BGX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DY56 BGX, 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 DY56 BGX registered?

DY56 BGX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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