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EJ56 VEV

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,636 mi
Last recorded114,636 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VEV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,636 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 114,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/side front side glass broken

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,345 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 95,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,746 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,083 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,127 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

advise possible power steering pump noisy.

advise unable to test rear seat belts child seats fitted to all rear seats.

advise upper rear stop lamp not working and loose.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect image dull (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part inscure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise possible power steering pump noisy.

advise unable to test rear seat belts child seats fitted to all rear seats.

advise upper rear stop lamp not working and loose.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,418 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight tyre wearing to front tyres

Fail 23 Mar 2015 71,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight tyre wearing to front tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

Fail 19 Mar 2014 66,498 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,471 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 59,210 miles

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

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)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,664 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,564 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 31,462 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VEV is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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