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EK56 MWF

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,367 mi
Last recorded155,367 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 155,367 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 141,908 miles

Front registration plate in poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front road wheel in poor condition

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 141,515 miles

Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate in poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front road wheel in poor condition

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,173 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 130,173 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 115,580 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 115,580 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,240 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,793 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 91,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,910 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,896 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,896 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 47,953 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 47,953 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 36,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,701 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 28,701 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MWF 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 61.1%.

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 MWF, 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 MWF registered?

EK56 MWF is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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