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EK56 ELO

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,970 mi
Last recorded170,970 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 ELO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 170,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 164,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 156,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 156,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 145,702 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 145,699 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 138,575 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes unbounded, not resulting in excessive movement.

n/s/f shock absorber moist with fluid

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link

Fail 29 Aug 2017 138,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

both rear trailing arm bushes unbounded, not resulting in excessive movement.

n/s/f shock absorber moist with fluid

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 30 Aug 2016 124,861 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 124,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 112,914 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 104,573 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,573 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,877 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,709 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

hand brake button sorround missing but hand brake still works correctly

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,305 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,224 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 ELO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

EK56 ELO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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