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SM56 KLX

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,046 mi
Last recorded157,046 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 KLX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 157,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 150,945 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened CONTROL ARM (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 154,453 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 139,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on back exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 132,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 122,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake lower than nearside

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 114,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 108,822 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear 3rd row seats and belts not checked - load present in rear

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 101,806 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 101,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,615 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 95,613 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,069 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 88,069 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,248 miles

heavy oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,860 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,936 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,277 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 60,277 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,473 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,164 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 48,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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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SM56 KLX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SM56 KLX, 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 SM56 KLX registered?

SM56 KLX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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