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EF56 OOX

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,594 mi
Last recorded165,594 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 165,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened crooded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 165,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened crooded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 158,967 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both registration plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 142,096 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 142,096 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 132,859 miles

E.M.Light on

Oil leak ()

clutch and brake pedal rubbers won

Fail 8 Nov 2017 132,859 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.Light on

Oil leak ()

clutch and brake pedal rubbers won

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,000 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear seats folded at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 121,000 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear seats folded at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,867 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn

Fail 12 Nov 2015 107,867 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,645 miles

Brake pedap anti-slip rubber starting to wear through.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake pads very worn, Front brake discs quite worn. Both clutch and brake pedal anti slip starting to wear.

Rear number plate starting to deterioate. Front offside seat fame has some play.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,824 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 62,824 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Bolt missing from driver's seat assy. not part of seat belt security.

Due to exhaust leak- the smoke test will be required again after rectifcation of the exhaust system for a true reading.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,855 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

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 OOX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OOX, 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 OOX registered?

EF56 OOX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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