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EF56 OHO

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 OHO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2025 116,555 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,342 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 ()

all suspension components rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 ()

Fail 21 Jan 2022 95,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,376 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,899 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 89,896 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 84,906 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,334 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,914 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,353 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,895 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,303 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,914 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,389 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 OHO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EF56 OHO, 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 OHO registered?

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

Is EF56 OHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 OHO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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