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SD56 BZP

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,826 mi
Last recorded134,826 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 BZP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 134,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing, inner sidewall multiple cuts developing (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring cups corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer missing

Pass 18 Oct 2023 128,171 miles

Rear Silencer missing

Fail 30 Sep 2023 127,947 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer missing

Pass 26 Sep 2022 123,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 123,284 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 117,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 117,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,857 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,857 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,062 miles

Front brake disks and pads worn

Rear brake disks and pads worn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,454 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,257 miles

Rear Slight perishing to trailing arm bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,722 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 42,085 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 42,085 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 30,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,870 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 18,929 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 18,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,547 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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SD56 BZP is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SD56 BZP, 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 SD56 BZP registered?

SD56 BZP is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SD56 BZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD56 BZP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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