MOT Status
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150,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Both reverse lights not working
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Underside exhaust heat shielding broken away
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading 15 (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Broken away (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Both reverse lights not working
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside exhaust heat shielding broken away
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine covers fitted
reverse lights not working
under covers fitted
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
both rear tyres wearing inner edges
front and rear pads getting low
n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges
o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake pads low
unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts as all seats in stowed position
front brake pads low
unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts as all seats in stowed position
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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EJ56 UJU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 UJU, 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 UJU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 November 2006.
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