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EF56 LPN

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,666 mi
Last recorded152,666 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LPN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 152,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 144,262 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,274 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 120,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 117,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated front pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 117,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated front pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 109,670 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 109,670 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,526 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 90,526 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,370 miles

nearside rear shock is damp/leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2014 86,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

low pressure nearside rear tyre

nearside rear shock is damp/leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2013 74,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/r side inner side light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/r side inner side light not working

Fail 19 Nov 2012 62,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 62,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,508 miles

handbrake button trim missing

Fail 29 Nov 2011 50,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake button trim missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,503 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre brake light is not working

n/s/f road wheel is slighty buckled

Fail 6 Dec 2010 39,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre brake light is not working

n/s/f road wheel is slighty buckled

o/s/f tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,365 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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EF56 LPN is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

EF56 LPN is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is EF56 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 LPN shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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