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ST06 XHY

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,756 mi
Last recorded186,756 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 XHY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 May 2023 186,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 168,991 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 156,005 miles

Central Looks as if multiple heat shields missing, can't obviously tell if one was meant to be for under fuel tank or not so pass and advise.

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inop. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to multiple components on underside and also to vehicle body.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge. (215/60 R16 95V) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just before join to tailbox, central section of exhaust would need to be replaced. or hole patched. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 156,001 miles

Offside Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipes that run along underside of car not secured up at all. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Looks as if multiple heat shields missing, can't obviously tell if one was meant to be for under fuel tank or not so pass and advise.

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inop. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to multiple components on underside and also to vehicle body.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge. (215/60 R16 95V) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just before join to tailbox, central section of exhaust would need to be replaced. or hole patched. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 143,479 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General underside corrosion to all components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 143,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Pump can be heard working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded worse @ rear but advise to have full sill inspected and repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General underside corrosion to all components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,434 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 133,413 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,126 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 126,126 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 120,119 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 109,338 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 97,194 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)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 26 Aug 2011 80,787 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,291 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 73,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,560 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,559 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear door seal insecure

rear exhaust shield insecure

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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ST06 XHY is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST06 XHY, 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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ST06 XHY is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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