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EJ56 ECT

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,817 mi
Last recorded172,817 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 ECT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2023 172,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 162,966 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 162,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,088 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 151,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel hose insecure front to rears (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 142,789 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 128,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [coil spring housing arm] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [coil spring housing arm] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 114,250 miles

Advise; eml on.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 103,441 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 103,289 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,897 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,023 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box skin corroeded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 58,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust box skin corroeded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,694 miles

slight wear on brake discs

steering wheel loose ?

Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,791 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

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 ECT is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EJ56 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

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

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