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EJ56 DXP

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,667 mi
Last recorded191,667 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 DXP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2020 191,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 171,462 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil residue around engine bay

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 157,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seat belts NOT TESTED. ()

Fail 10 Nov 2018 157,840 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored by brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seat belts NOT TESTED. ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 143,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 143,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,963 miles

Battery warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 116,993 miles

Boot full, unable to check folding seats

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2015 116,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing Spring clip (3.5.1l)

Boot full, unable to check folding seats

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 103,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres very low

anti rattle clip missing from offside front caliper

Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,332 miles

osf brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,253 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 61,190 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,190 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,262 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,624 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 34,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside 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 DXP is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

EJ56 DXP is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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