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EA56 DNN

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

216,931 mi
Last recorded216,931 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 DNN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 216,931 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 195,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 195,724 miles

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

n/s/f hub components have slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2012 195,704 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f hub components have slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2011 146,550 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 146,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 103,324 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 103,324 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 103,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,510 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 93,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front 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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EA56 DNN is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 EA56 DNN, 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 EA56 DNN registered?

EA56 DNN is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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