MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,166 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH - worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row ()
Oil leak/s
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Back row (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Back row (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH - worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row ()
Oil leak/s
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
high level brake light in op
oil residue on engine
rear coil springs corroded
n/s/r door damage
Coolant level low
Oil leak
Oil level not on dipstick
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Coolant level low
Oil leak
Oil level not on dipstick
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear disc and pads worn
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 washer
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs pitted
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)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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EF56 VSM is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?
EF56 VSM is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 December 2006.
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