MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front ball joint heat shield rubbing on disc
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.875 reading on a 0.970 minimum (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 5.34% reading on a 0.20% limit (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.24% reading on a 0.30% limit (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 799ppm on a 200ppm limit (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Ans associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All exhaust and metal mounts corroded
Both headlamp lenses are cloudy
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts and bearings noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
All exhaust and metal mounts corroded
Both headlamp lenses are cloudy
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts and bearings noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
All exhaust and metal mounts corroded
Front Headlamp lenses misted and dip beam images are poor
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Shock mounts noisy on lock to lock with wheels free
Rear All rear metal suspension corroded
Rear Inner Sills corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Rear All rear metal suspension components corroded
Rear Inner sills corroded
Exhaust system rusty
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wipers smeary
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And worn to chords on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Wipers smeary
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wipers smeary
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering noisy in operation
Steering rack has misting of oil.
Front Wipers smeary
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering noisy in operation
Steering rack has misting of oil.
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row folded down ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to nearside outer sill/offside bodywork/trim
tyres wearing low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Centre brake light not working
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres on limit
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EK56 RDY is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RDY, 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 RDY registered?
EK56 RDY is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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