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DY56 DVW

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,910 mi
Last recorded215,910 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 DVW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 215,910 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 204,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 189,608 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and cut outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge inner sidewall splitting

rear trailing arm bush's worn perished and starting to split

Fail 11 Sep 2015 189,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and cut outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge inner sidewall splitting

rear trailing arm bush's worn perished and starting to split

Fail 3 Sep 2014 180,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 180,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 173,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 159,201 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on showing fault

o/s rear tyre cracking by rim

Fail 3 Sep 2012 159,200 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on showing fault

o/s rear tyre cracking by rim

Pass 8 Sep 2011 137,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 121,928 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 DVW is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY56 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

DY56 DVW is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is DY56 DVW safe to buy?

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