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EK56 LTJ

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,057 mi
Last recorded133,057 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 133,057 miles

unable to check emissions due to exhaust

Fail 8 Jun 2016 133,057 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to check emissions due to exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,366 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 119,366 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,265 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,268 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,262 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,262 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,167 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 LTJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

EK56 LTJ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is EK56 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 LTJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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