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EK56 EVV

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

175,910 mi
Last recorded175,910 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 EVV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 175,910 miles

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

heat shield lose

Fail 6 Oct 2022 175,840 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOSE

Pass 16 Aug 2021 169,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 169,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 163,517 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt five (5) fitted ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all fours borderline (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion under vehicle and on suspenion

heavy diesel smell unable too find leak

Fail 14 Aug 2020 163,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users over 1.82 (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt five (5) fitted ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all fours borderline (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion under vehicle and on suspenion

heavy diesel smell unable too find leak

Pass 12 Aug 2019 158,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 158,951 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 158,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front number plate worn

Nearside Inner rack end slightly worn

Offside Inner rack end slightly worn

Rear pads worn low

Pass 3 Jul 2018 145,161 miles

Front tyres worn

Fail 3 Jul 2018 145,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front tyres worn

Pass 7 Jul 2017 134,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,255 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 123,255 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 115,874 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2016 115,874 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,975 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 75,948 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,092 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,092 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 43,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,869 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 EVV is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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