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N59 MRL

1996 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,301 mi
Last recorded93,301 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 MRL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 79,612 miles

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

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

no rear anti-roll bar fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,980 miles

All tyres close to legal limit

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside mirror broken

Offside reverse light glass broken

Fail 3 Jan 2008 75,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

All tyres close to legal limit

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside mirror broken

Offside reverse light glass broken

Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,705 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 70,422 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

slight wear rear anti roll bar links

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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N59 MRL is a 1996 Ford S-max in Green with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N59 MRL, 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 30 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 N59 MRL registered?

N59 MRL is a 1996 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N59 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N59 MRL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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