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EK56 YUE

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,837 mi
Last recorded178,837 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YUE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 178,837 miles

areas of chassis showing corrosion

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

o/s/f tyre average 2.5mm however slightly lower on edges 225/50/17y xl

rear discs showing corrosion/wear on inner face

rear no plate faded/close to limit

suspension steering & brake components inc front & rear subframes showing corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2023 178,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

areas of chassis showing corrosion

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

n/s/r tyre ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL/ADVISE REPLACE ASAP

o/s/f tyre average 2.5mm however slightly lower on edges 225/50/17y xl

rear discs showing corrosion/wear on inner face

rear no plate faded/close to limit

suspension steering & brake components inc front & rear subframes showing corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2022 168,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Juddering. (1.2.1 (c))

various suspension components inc subframes showing corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2022 168,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Juddering. (1.2.1 (c))

various suspension components inc subframes showing corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2021 157,147 miles

front & rear no plates starting to delaminate

o/s/f shocker leaking

o/s/f tyre getting low

oil leaks noted

rear brake judder noted & discs worn

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension components inc subframes showing corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2021 156,753 miles

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

front & rear no plates starting to delaminate

o/s/f shocker leaking

o/s/f tyre getting low

oil leaks noted

rear brake judder noted & discs worn

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension components inc subframes showing corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2020 148,279 miles

corrosion on offside rear suspension arm

front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

front and rear registration plates are starting to delaminate

offside front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 16 Dec 2019 141,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is getting low

Fail 9 Dec 2019 141,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray insecure Heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 131,882 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

judder noted on rear brakes

rear no plate faded

steering & suspension components inc front & rear subframes showing corrossion

unable to see full condition of rear coil springs

Fail 18 Dec 2018 131,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

areas of chassis showing corrossion

judder noted on rear brakes

o/s/r tyre only just legal 225/50/17y xl

rear no plate faded

steering & suspension components inc front & rear subframes showing corrossion

unable to see full condition of rear coil springs

Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,786 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 103,389 miles

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

Coolant Level Low

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Side Wall Damaged In Several Places But No Cords Exposed

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 92,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,356 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust sections rusty & blow from rear pipework just MOT legal

front & rear discs showing wear

front & rear suspension components showing corrossion

judder noticed on front & rear brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,311 miles

wear noticed front & rear discs

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,768 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread left.

rear brake discs worn.

slight wear front brake discs.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,780 miles

both rear tyres showing hi/low spots

front pads 90% worn/discs showing wear

Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,444 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 YUE is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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