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EK56 VFZ

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,808 mi
Last recorded154,808 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 VFZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 154,808 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Jul 2022 151,444 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Jul 2021 148,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 145,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint before cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 137,370 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 2 Jul 2019 137,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 30 Jun 2018 128,590 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 28 Jun 2018 128,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 30 Jun 2017 120,776 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 108,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,155 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,882 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,328 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 56,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,613 miles

unable toopen bonnet

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,949 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 28,260 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 28,259 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 VFZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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