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SA56 OHZ

2006 Ford S-max

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,129 mi
Last recorded131,129 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 OHZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 131,129 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 128,295 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both head lights have poor beam

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2022 116,041 miles

Front Both sides headlight aim in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides / fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub frame and suspension components corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2021 111,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 103,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 103,714 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 97,542 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 97,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,511 miles

dashboard fault . dash went dark twice in course of mot

two exhaust hanging brackets corroded away

Fail 19 Jul 2017 90,511 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

dashboard fault . dash went dark twice in course of mot

two exhaust hanging brackets corroded away

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,212 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Apr 2016 83,120 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,849 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 77,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 72,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,450 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,011 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,594 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 OHZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,521cc petrol 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 SA56 OHZ, 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 OHZ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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