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EK56 VHR

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

176,162 mi
Last recorded176,162 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 VHR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 176,162 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 176,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2021 176,127 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 176,093 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 172,881 miles

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))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 172,847 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 166,242 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 162,846 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 162,845 miles

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) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 162,842 miles

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) ()

Pass 16 May 2015 153,939 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 139,764 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 139,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 121,281 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 121,281 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 96,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 96,530 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 75,142 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,311 miles

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 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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