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EJ56 PPU

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,205 mi
Last recorded99,205 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 PPU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 99,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 99,205 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,201 miles

car sits low at rear, recommend suspension check ?

Fail 30 Nov 2023 95,201 miles

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

car sits low at rear, recommend suspension check ?

Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 90,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 85,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,719 miles

n/s/r shock has a slight misting of oil

n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,550 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 70,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,796 miles

rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Dec 2018 62,796 miles

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

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2017 54,733 miles

Engine covers and undercovers fitted prohibiting inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 54,733 miles

Engine covers and undercovers fitted prohibiting inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 48,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,387 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked/perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,800 miles

slight cracking on o/s and n/s rear tyres inner sidewalls

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,892 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,247 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,926 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,322 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 PPU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

EJ56 PPU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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