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EA56 GHH

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

118,799 mi
Last recorded118,799 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 GHH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2019 118,799 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2015 118,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 118,273 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 116,520 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

cannot come pleate emission test due to excessive blue smoke

Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,448 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 95,889 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,197 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 78,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,797 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 65,797 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,715 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 37,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GHH is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 GHH, 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 GHH registered?

EA56 GHH is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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