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EJ56 WZW

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,186 mi
Last recorded152,186 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 152,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 152,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 148,659 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 148,659 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 145,726 miles

Front radiator /inter cooler all insecure on front cross member

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit @1.8mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 145,726 miles

Front radiator /inter cooler all insecure on front cross member

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit @1.8mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Fuel pipe insecure pipes to and fuel cooler on under floor insecure/due to damage (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 142,781 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 142,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 137,828 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,950 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 132,946 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected lower sub frame area (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sub frame mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sub frame mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired x member area/radiator air con condensor all insecure (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 128,538 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Fail 24 Jul 2019 128,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust missing

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 23 Jul 2018 119,704 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x rear seats ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 99,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear worn inner edges

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

Offside Rear slight perishing

Offside Rear worn inner edges

n s f mirror cover missing,

Pass 25 Nov 2014 91,124 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,621 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,377 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 WZW is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WZW, 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 WZW is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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