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SH56 UJK

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 UJK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 124,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 124,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,398 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 119,484 miles

N/S/R tyre tread getting low

Slight play in N/S/F inner rack end

exhaust system weak

various oil leaks

Fail 25 Sep 2021 119,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

N/S/R tyre tread getting low

Slight play in N/S/F inner rack end

exhaust system weak

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 116,207 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 112,580 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release button cover missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,560 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated knob missing but works ok (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 102,358 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 102,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit- heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 93,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2015 92,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,226 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,711 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 66,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust pipe corroded & holed at mounts

Fail 6 Mar 2012 59,992 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

rear exhaust pipe corroded & holed at mounts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,553 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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SH56 UJK is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SH56 UJK, 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 SH56 UJK registered?

SH56 UJK is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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