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EF56 XUU

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,930 mi
Last recorded140,930 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 140,930 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 140,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,308 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2016 125,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 112,456 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 101,513 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door mirror casing damaged

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,819 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 88,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 74,512 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Dec 2012 74,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Dec 2011 63,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,025 miles

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

n/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 20 Dec 2010 48,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,647 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

limited inspection to components due to installation of manufacturers lower engine cover.

Fail 19 Dec 2009 31,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

limited inspection to components due to installation of manufacturers lower engine cover.

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 XUU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

EF56 XUU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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