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VE06 FGA

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,656 mi
Last recorded155,656 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 FGA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 155,656 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 149,307 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 149,302 miles

Emissions not tested Excess smoke, turbo noisy and leaking oil, odd noise from engine. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb/fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Orange bulb required (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most of rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE NOT TO DRIVE ANY FURTHER THAN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most of rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wishbone rear bushes poor

Brake fluid low

CORROSION TO O/S/F UPPER STRUT MOUNT AREA AND BOTH REAR UPPER SHOCK MOUNTS

CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS 12" OF TRAILING ARM MOUNTS

Center to rear heat shield semi insecure, requires repair washers

Heavy corrosion to both rear road springs.

Most o/s/f wheel arch liner securing nuts missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Old pads have gone to metal, new ones currently fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 132,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 126,845 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 126,845 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,721 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 113,718 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,296 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing/hub

Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,448 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 83,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,990 miles

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,114 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jan 2011 38,168 miles

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

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2011 38,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,455 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 22 Sep 2009 24,853 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 22 May 2009 22,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VE06 FGA is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VE06 FGA, 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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VE06 FGA is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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