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EJ56 NBF

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,152 mi
Last recorded159,152 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 159,152 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ns os ()

Fail 28 Jan 2023 159,152 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ns os ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 148,471 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()

Pass 6 Feb 2021 138,737 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 138,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 137,305 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 137,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 133,537 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 130,327 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 130,327 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 122,545 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 113,316 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 103,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,822 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 103,822 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,382 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 60,382 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,612 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 43,612 miles

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

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

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

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 NBF is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NBF, 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 NBF registered?

EJ56 NBF is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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