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EJ56 BBO

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,036 mi
Last recorded120,036 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 BBO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 120,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 105,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 105,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,209 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 94,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the leagl tread depth limit.(1.6mm)

Offside Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Fail 16 Aug 2017 79,162 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the leagl tread depth limit.(1.6mm)

Offside Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,797 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 74,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,446 miles

centre stop light inop

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn heavily on edges of tread

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

trigger point not met

Fail 26 Oct 2015 65,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light inop

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn heavily on edges of tread

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

trigger point not met

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 51,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,415 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 44,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,132 miles

front disc pads getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,077 miles

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

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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EJ56 BBO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EJ56 BBO, 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 EJ56 BBO registered?

EJ56 BBO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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