MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended central (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack insecure nearside fixing bolt not fully tight (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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EK56 VHR is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?
EK56 VHR is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 October 2006.
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