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EK56 HLU

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,538 mi
Last recorded85,538 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 HLU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 85,538 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 85,522 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,283 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 75,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,474 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,960 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

airbag warning light on

Fail 22 Oct 2011 48,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

airbag warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 26,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,502 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 HLU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK56 HLU registered?

EK56 HLU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is EK56 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 HLU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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