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SM56 NVF

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,677 mi
Last recorded133,677 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 NVF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 133,677 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 127,839 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 127,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,595 miles

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

both front arm bushes splitting

both rear trailing arm bushes spliting

Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,229 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,722 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 99,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,068 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,436 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,451 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,451 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NVF is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NVF, 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 NVF registered?

SM56 NVF is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is SM56 NVF safe to buy?

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