CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK56 LGF

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,880 mi
Last recorded147,880 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 LGF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 147,880 miles

Front Lower Radiator support panel badly corroded and insecure (including radiator and intercooler)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and covered in thick underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and covered in thick underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced From rear subframe back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 147,878 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Poor condition holed in multiple places and front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at rear (rest of sill corroded and covered in thick underseal) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at rear (rest of sill corroded and covered in thick underseal) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Radiator support panel badly corroded and insecure (including radiator and intercooler)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and covered in thick underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and covered in thick underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced From rear subframe back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 138,496 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 138,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 129,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2017 93,940 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 85,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,241 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,257 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 63,389 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,240 miles

front suspension wishbone arm bushes just starting to perish

rear suspension trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 14 Aug 2012 53,240 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front suspension wishbone arm bushes just starting to perish

rear suspension trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 37,169 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,349 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

Fail 14 Oct 2009 28,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres starting to split

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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK56 LGF is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SK56 LGF, 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 SK56 LGF?

You can check the full history of SK56 LGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK56 LGF registered?

SK56 LGF is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is SK56 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK56 LGF shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK56 LGF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK56 LGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.