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EK56 EEW

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,911 mi
Last recorded181,911 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 EEW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 181,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2021 181,573 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2020 178,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 161,583 miles

emissions on max needs attention

Fail 13 Feb 2019 161,583 miles

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

emissions on max needs attention

Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,440 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 154,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 147,850 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 147,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 134,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil B (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 123,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded away and boot in use at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2013 114,880 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 114,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,689 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,376 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,662 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,892 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,331 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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EK56 EEW is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK56 EEW, 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 EEW registered?

EK56 EEW is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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