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EJ56 OPS

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,222 mi
Last recorded156,222 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 156,222 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 150,436 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut /thin on edges and has been run deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre low to bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 150,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut /thin on edges and has been run deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre low to bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 142,154 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 142,154 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 136,101 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 136,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor pattern and high (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor pattern and low (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 127,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,065 miles

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

O/S door mirror slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 113,087 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 107,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,758 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 90,758 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,475 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,801 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,116 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,116 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 OPS is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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