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EA56 SRU

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,398 mi
Last recorded113,398 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 113,398 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 113,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 108,014 miles

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

General underside corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Spring seat corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,930 miles

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Spring carrier corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Spring carrier corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,860 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components have signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2019 96,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components have signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,762 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 85,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Central brake lamp not working

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,305 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

child seats fitted

front flexi exhaust blowing and breaking up

front suspension bushes perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 1 Nov 2016 78,305 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

child seats fitted

front flexi exhaust blowing and breaking up

front suspension bushes perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,751 miles

2x child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,906 miles

Front brake disc's deteriorating/worn.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,131 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm outer egdes

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,533 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 33,533 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 SRU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA56 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

EA56 SRU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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