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SL56 BVV

2006 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,432 mi
Last recorded116,432 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 BVV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 116,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,847 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 110,846 miles

Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Eml light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light is on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,511 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 92,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,250 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 85,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,925 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 79,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,068 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,824 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,681 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 22,811 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,811 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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SL56 BVV is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL56 BVV, 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 SL56 BVV registered?

SL56 BVV is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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