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EJ56 VCG

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,504 mi
Last recorded139,504 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VCG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 139,504 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 130,121 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 130,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 125,761 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 113,316 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 113,161 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 99,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 99,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 88,805 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 85,696 miles

oily residue bottom of engine

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,734 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,638 miles

Centre seat belt clasp cover missing

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 71,638 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre seat belt clasp cover missing

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R Tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,352 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R Tyre wearing outer edge

O/S/R Tyre slightly under inflated

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,780 miles

Front tyres close to wear bars

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 51,780 miles

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

Front tyres close to wear bars

PAS Fluid on minimum level

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,270 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,848 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 24,932 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 VCG is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

EJ56 VCG is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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