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EK56 RDY

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,711 mi
Last recorded145,711 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 145,711 miles

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))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 145,707 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 138,840 miles

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 138,840 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 138,745 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 134,372 miles

Rear All rear metal suspension components corroded

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 121,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 111,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 103,925 miles

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 103,923 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,505 miles

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.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 92,505 miles

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.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,588 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,538 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row folded down ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 54,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 39,743 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Nov 2013 36,992 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,480 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 16,957 miles

front tyres on limit

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

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