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EJ56 OTA

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,025 mi
Last recorded155,025 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 OTA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 155,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2023 155,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2022 152,961 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 152,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 138,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 146,289 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2020 146,266 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 144,077 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 144,016 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit wiring under bonnet has had terminals attached to it and leaving exposed wire likely to spark (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet next to battery (4.11 (a) (i))

battery light came on during test

Pass 22 Aug 2018 141,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Aug 2018 141,136 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust tip blocking the tail pipe not able to insert probe in to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp incorrect colour both due to film fitted head lights are showing multiple colours (4.1.4 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured drivers foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Aug 2017 137,748 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 137,709 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 133,868 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

whining noise when cold coming from belt/pulley side of engine

Fail 8 Aug 2016 133,869 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

whining noise when cold coming from belt/pulley side of engine

Pass 24 Aug 2015 131,290 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)

exhaust tail section corroded

plastic covers on engine and underside

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Aug 2015 131,290 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear part of centre section (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust tail section corroded

plastic covers on engine and underside

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Aug 2014 124,685 miles

Advise heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,685 miles

Advise heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 100,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 83,568 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 83,568 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,794 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,668 miles

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 exhaust shield insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,064 miles

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)

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 OTA is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

EJ56 OTA is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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