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SJ56 USP

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,594 mi
Last recorded163,594 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 USP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2022 163,594 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 153,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 136,565 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 135,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 128,388 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 128,082 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,752 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 93,752 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,894 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 82,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,664 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 63,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,797 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Some wear to front discs

Splash shield obscuring view below front of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,822 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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SJ56 USP is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ56 USP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ56 USP?

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What year was SJ56 USP registered?

SJ56 USP is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is SJ56 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ56 USP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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