MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Road wheel more than one fixing missing one nut missing per wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nearside rear tyre worn edge
oil leak
slight play in nearside steering [inner rack joint?]
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside rear tyre worn edge
oil leak
slight play in nearside steering [inner rack joint?]
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside middle row outer seat belt buckle shroud missing but not affection correct operation
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Slight play in nearside steering arm
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside middle row outer seat belt buckle shroud missing but not affection correct operation
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Slight play in nearside steering arm
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Bonnet open light on dash
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet closed and secure but worning on dash say bonnet oped
n/s rear seat belt catch covering missing but opperation ok at time of test
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EF56 KZJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 EF56 KZJ, 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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EF56 KZJ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 December 2006.
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