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EJ56 TXG

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,649 mi
Last recorded201,649 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 TXG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 201,649 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 201,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit, Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 193,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

auxillary drive belt detioriated

oil leak

rear axle front bushes detioriated

Fail 17 Sep 2020 192,675 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

auxillary drive belt detioriated

oil leak

rear axle front bushes detioriated

Pass 4 Sep 2019 183,088 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 183,088 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 172,877 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 161,342 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 161,317 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 150,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Fail 14 Sep 2016 150,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2015 140,011 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 125,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 125,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 112,006 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 20 Sep 2012 99,980 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2011 89,862 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,107 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 60,036 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,036 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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

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EJ56 TXG is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

EJ56 TXG is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is EJ56 TXG safe to buy?

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