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EA56 SDO

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

131,187 mi
Last recorded131,187 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 SDO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 131,187 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 131,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) needs attention as has a lot of excess play ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 124,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 124,604 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 118,753 miles

Offside Front track rod inner joint has play

Fail 30 May 2023 118,753 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front heat shield insecure

Offside Front track rod inner joint has play

Rear exhaust rubbing on rear sub frame

Pass 6 Jun 2022 112,364 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 112,358 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure

Pass 13 May 2021 106,198 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 106,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 103,050 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 103,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 98,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,921 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 92,766 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have bald edges

engine oil leak

heavy coolent leak

Fail 17 Nov 2016 92,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

heavy coolent leak

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

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

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

both front tyres have bald edges

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,157 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,262 miles

centre rear brake light not working

tracking recommended

Fail 30 Jul 2014 73,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre rear brake light not working

tracking recommended

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,011 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint pin holed

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,011 miles

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

nearside front bottom ball joint pin holed

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,063 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads starting to get low for size and weight of vehicle

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2010 39,063 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads starting to get low for size and weight of vehicle

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SDO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

EA56 SDO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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