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EA56 NFU

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,332 mi
Last recorded153,332 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 NFU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 153,332 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 152,738 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 151,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 143,236 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2018 143,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2017 131,209 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 30 Jan 2017 131,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear seat belt stork has to have button pressed to lock into place but locks securely

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 116,958 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear seat belt stork has to have button pressed to lock into place but locks securely

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 105,736 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 105,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,414 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 104,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,240 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,980 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,419 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,613 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SMEER SLIGHTLY

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 NFU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA56 NFU, 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 NFU registered?

EA56 NFU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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