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EA56 SRY

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,084 mi
Last recorded134,084 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 134,084 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 134,080 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2022 128,930 miles

Corrosion in general to rear chassis

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 128,894 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in general to rear chassis

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 127,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 121,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 118,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 110,144 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 110,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,427 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges & perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,617 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2015 86,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Air intake pipe loose

Coolant level low

Front brake discs have a slight corrosion lip

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside inner rear side light inop

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM MARK

Fail 16 Nov 2015 85,763 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,284 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield loose & rattling

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm & worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2014 70,166 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust heatshield loose & rattling

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm & worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,807 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,543 miles

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

cut in outer sidewall nearside front tyre

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2011 32,543 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in outer sidewall nearside front tyre

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2010 24,699 miles

cut in outer sidewall nearside front tyre

fine cracks in sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,454 miles

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 SRY is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SRY, 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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EA56 SRY is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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