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EF56 LNZ

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,804 mi
Last recorded144,804 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LNZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 144,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding may be parking brake fault (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

MIL indicates a fault

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 135,442 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 135,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 127,096 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 127,096 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,812 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 118,812 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 109,324 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 100,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,607 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 91,428 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 68,123 miles

small chip on windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2011 58,893 miles

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

rear brakes pads wearing low at inner side

Pass 20 Mar 2010 47,689 miles

air bag warning light on

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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EF56 LNZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EF56 LNZ, 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 EF56 LNZ registered?

EF56 LNZ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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