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RV56 DDE

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,118 mi
Last recorded166,118 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 DDE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 166,118 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,404 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 151,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 145,570 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 145,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,586 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 136,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 129,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 129,366 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 129,360 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 123,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 117,886 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 110,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 108,880 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,622 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 75,598 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 75,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,067 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 60,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RV56 DDE is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV56 DDE, 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 RV56 DDE registered?

RV56 DDE is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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