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RV56 JHJ

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,488 mi
Last recorded175,488 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 JHJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 175,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section heavily corroded and (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer sill distorted but not considered excessive

Fail 12 Dec 2017 175,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section heavily corroded and (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer sill distorted but not considered excessive

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 164,004 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 164,004 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 152,941 miles

under trays /engine cover

Fail 4 Dec 2015 152,941 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays /engine cover

Pass 19 Jan 2015 142,533 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 142,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 130,874 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 130,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 107,608 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,556 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)

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 JHJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

RV56 JHJ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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