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EJ56 PNL

2006 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,448 mi
Last recorded153,448 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 PNL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 153,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 149,351 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 148,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 147,499 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 144,942 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 142,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 137,762 miles

nearside front brake pads worn

offside front brake pads on limit

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Nov 2016 133,513 miles

both front and rear brake pads heavily worn

Fail 11 Nov 2016 133,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front and rear brake pads heavily worn

Pass 2 Nov 2015 125,187 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 119,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,284 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,678 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2011 75,693 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 75,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 61,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,636 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 PNL is a 2006 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ56 PNL registered?

EJ56 PNL is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is EJ56 PNL safe to buy?

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