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EJ56 MWC

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 MWC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT and REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2026

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT and REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 126,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 110,489 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 110,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 94,627 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 94,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,945 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

rear exhaust heavily rusted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,861 miles

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

o/s/ f tyre damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f n/s/r tyre walls damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s/f n/s/r tyre walls damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front wipers smearing

Fail 26 Feb 2019 73,797 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front wipers smearing

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,869 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,990 miles

NSF, OSF, NSR tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,660 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,842 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 54,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,658 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

cut on offside front tyre wall

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,820 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,399 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,694 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 25,694 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 MWC is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MWC, 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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EJ56 MWC is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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