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EK56 CPU

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,241 mi
Last recorded161,241 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 CPU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 161,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 137,160 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 137,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 129,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 118,819 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 118,819 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 111,800 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,114 miles

intermittent airbag fault. and child seats fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 96,114 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,756 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,705 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,563 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 73,563 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,366 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,875 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,029 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 44,029 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EK56 CPU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue 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 EK56 CPU, 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 EK56 CPU registered?

EK56 CPU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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