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SL56 UJF

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,963 mi
Last recorded137,963 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,963 miles

Air filter box missing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front lower flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near side rear & near side front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 137,963 miles

Air filter box missing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front lower flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Near side front (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working Near side rear (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near side rear & near side front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 135,819 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 135,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 135,815 miles

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

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

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

Rear centre stop

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 133,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 129,812 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 120,624 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 120,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,291 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 111,291 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

exhaust system badly corroded

n/s/r shocker slightly misting

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,212 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,573 miles

Nearside 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 9 Dec 2010 64,032 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 64,032 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,653 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 UJF is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc 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 SL56 UJF, 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 UJF registered?

SL56 UJF is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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