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SM56 KNG

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,029 mi
Last recorded149,029 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 KNG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,029 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 149,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 146,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 139,953 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 129,020 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 129,020 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 118,870 miles

front discs pitted

pads well worn at front

Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,432 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,128 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 93,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,891 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,241 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 76,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 60,261 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 60,261 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 KNG is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM56 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

SM56 KNG is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is SM56 KNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 KNG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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