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ST56 NDX

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,905 mi
Last recorded147,905 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 NDX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 147,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2019 147,899 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2018 142,289 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 142,282 miles

Central Undertray insecure heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 136,905 miles

Front 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 both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 May 2016 133,146 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 133,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 131,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 115,354 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 107,848 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 95,556 miles

air bag light on

Fail 28 Nov 2011 95,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,768 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,692 miles

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

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 NDX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST56 NDX, 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 NDX registered?

ST56 NDX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is ST56 NDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 NDX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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