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SL56 BWA

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,263 mi
Last recorded167,263 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 BWA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 167,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 154,421 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 154,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 141,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 140,974 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one of every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 132,062 miles

underside coverd in oil no leaks found

Fail 24 Jan 2019 132,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside coverd in oil no leaks found

Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,065 miles

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,831 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,563 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,490 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 107,490 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,772 miles

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

parking brake minimal reserve travel

parking brake/callipers (rear) sticking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,347 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 71,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,911 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,335 miles

o/s/f brake disc heavily corroded on inside edge

rear most seats not in use at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

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 BWA is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BWA, 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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SL56 BWA is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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