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EK56 VZE

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,513 mi
Last recorded175,513 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 VZE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 175,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

under cover insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2022 135,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 134,893 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 134,893 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 125,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,635 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 118,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,129 miles

exhaust incorrectly fitted

rear trailing arm bushes worn

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,425 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,504 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,226 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,666 miles

both front tyres, edges smooth

off-side sidelight dim

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 63,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,313 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 55,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,364 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,666 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,666 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,217 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/R TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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 VZE is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

EK56 VZE is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is EK56 VZE safe to buy?

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