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EJ56 FXC

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,100 mi
Last recorded113,100 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 FXC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 113,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 108,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,136 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,460 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,742 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,989 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 74,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 68,130 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 68,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning Tight spots (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,019 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,044 miles

Centre middle seatbelt buckle casing broken

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,999 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 52,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,442 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,004 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,476 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,278 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 32,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 26,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF track rod end boot has split

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in NSF tyre

nail in NSR tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,567 miles

OSF track rod end boot has split

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in NSF tyre

nail in NSR tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,822 miles

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 FXC is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ56 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

EJ56 FXC is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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