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EK56 ETX

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,926 mi
Last recorded145,926 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 145,926 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 138,843 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 138,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 122,736 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 106,699 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 106,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,250 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 77,113 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,452 miles

rear suspension arms getting corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,153 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,142 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 ETX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

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

Is EK56 ETX safe to buy?

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