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SK56 UBT

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,048 mi
Last recorded125,048 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 UBT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 125,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 106,147 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,025 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Engine covers and/or under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot damaged and appears to have been covered in silicone to prevent the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm also slick on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside.may require attention soon (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bumper/front undertrays/cover security may require attention soon

Fail 5 Oct 2018 97,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Engine covers and/or under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot damaged and appears to have been covered in silicone to prevent the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm also slick on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside.may require attention soon (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bumper/front undertrays/cover security may require attention soon

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 88,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 65,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

n/s centre row seatbelt twisted at anchor

n/s/f tyre low shoulders

power steering pump/rack/pipes damp in oil

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,191 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and slightly perished

rear brake discs worn and require repalcing soon

Fail 4 Oct 2013 57,191 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and slightly perished

rear brake discs worn and require repalcing soon

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,663 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 5 Oct 2012 49,663 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 5 Oct 2011 43,217 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,217 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,535 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 2MM

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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SK56 UBT is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBT, 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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SK56 UBT is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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