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EJ56 MXX

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,871 mi
Last recorded161,871 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 161,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 155,280 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 155,279 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 141,742 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 141,742 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 141,732 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

inside of the car is full of mould, Humdings of irregular things, Hazardous to health (WEAR FACEMASK UPON ENTRY)

Pass 24 Sep 2019 135,312 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 123,211 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 120,045 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,438 miles

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

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 111,436 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

rear brakes uneven

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 100,435 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2015 100,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2013 88,909 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,699 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 75,699 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,182 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,894 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,999 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 MXX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

EJ56 MXX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is EJ56 MXX safe to buy?

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