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EK56 VXO

2006 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,492 mi
Last recorded173,492 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 VXO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 173,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 173,475 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2019 162,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 162,656 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 151,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine man lt on

Fail 17 Apr 2018 151,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine man lt on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 134,127 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine man lt on

Fail 11 Apr 2017 134,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine man lt on

Pass 19 Apr 2016 118,926 miles

engine man lt on

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 118,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine man lt on

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 103,126 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine man lt on

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 15 May 2013 67,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

tracking in need of adjustment?

Fail 14 May 2013 67,088 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

tracking in need of adjustment?

Pass 3 May 2012 52,339 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 48,747 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats not assembled not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,517 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 VXO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK56 VXO registered?

EK56 VXO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is EK56 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 VXO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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