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ST56 DLV

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

206,751 mi
Last recorded206,751 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 DLV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 206,751 miles

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 206,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 200,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 200,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 186,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both sides shock absorbers weak

Pass 21 Dec 2017 171,486 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished,worn on inner edge & slightly out of shape.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished, worn on inner edge & slightly out of shape.

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

wiper blades in poor condition but clearing screen.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 171,486 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished,worn on inner edge & slightly out of shape.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished, worn on inner edge & slightly out of shape.

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 147,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges and also perishing on sidewalls

damage to n/s/f

general corrosion to rear suspension components

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,265 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 127,265 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 103,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 103,293 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,328 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,585 miles

n/s door mirror is damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,887 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 39,887 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,340 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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ST56 DLV is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ST56 DLV, 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 ST56 DLV registered?

ST56 DLV is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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