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SA56 BZS

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,644 mi
Last recorded118,644 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 BZS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 118,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres uneven wear

both steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 113,417 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both steering rack gaiters perished and splitting

Pass 19 Apr 2019 105,243 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 17 Apr 2019 105,101 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,333 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 86,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,875 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,189 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,198 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,385 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,151 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,131 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,064 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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SA56 BZS is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA56 BZS, 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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SA56 BZS is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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