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SV56 GHK

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,871 mi
Last recorded189,871 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 GHK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 189,871 miles

Outer and inner sills of vehicles corrosions

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened accessories and mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear underneath of vehicle corrosions

Rear valance corrosions

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 110,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Very small buldge

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 104,481 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 104,468 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension arms corroding & mounting bushes wearing/deteriorating

outer sills corroding

rear subframe & suspension arms corroding

rear suspension trailing arms front mounting bushes deteriorating/unbonding

rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,545 miles

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY & BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARMS FRONT MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATING/UNBONDING

Pass 15 Jan 2020 100,731 miles

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

PIECE OF WIRE IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATING/UNBONDING

SLIGHT DIESEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR SPILL PIPE

Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,676 miles

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FRONT MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE/UNBOND

Fail 23 Jan 2019 96,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FRONT MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE/UNBOND

Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,443 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,339 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 68,339 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Diesel fuel pipes Corroded to system cooler

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,750 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 56,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,399 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,704 miles

windscreen chipped/cracked at n/s

Fail 3 Jan 2013 47,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,407 miles

front /rear pads very low

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,291 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 30,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,967 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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SV56 GHK is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV56 GHK, 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 SV56 GHK registered?

SV56 GHK is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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