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EF56 PVX

2006 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,028 mi
Last recorded148,028 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 PVX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 148,028 miles

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

Knocking noise from gearbox area

Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 130,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,066 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in the o/s inner track rod joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 107,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,441 miles

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

other 3 tyres on 3mm

Fail 26 Nov 2012 85,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 85,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,317 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Nov 2011 73,317 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,608 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,772 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 PVX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

EF56 PVX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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