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SB56 GVU

2006 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,038 mi
Last recorded133,038 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 GVU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 133,038 miles

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,931 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 125,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 117,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,636 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,772 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,400 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

unable to assess rearmost seats and belts for operation and security

Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,917 miles

rearmost seats not accessible at time of test,unable to check seatbelt function

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,896 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 37,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,583 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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SB56 GVU is a 2006 Ford S-max in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SB56 GVU, 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 SB56 GVU registered?

SB56 GVU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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