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VE06 LFV

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,147 mi
Last recorded145,147 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 145,147 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All seats apart from drivers and OSR ()

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear child locks active

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 144,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All seats apart from drivers and OSR ()

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Rear child locks active

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 132,000 miles

Front both front shockers have little or no damping effect

Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture

Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture

Fail 23 Jul 2014 101,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 70,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2011 56,712 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 56,712 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2010 43,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,070 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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VE06 LFV is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE06 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE06 LFV?

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What year was VE06 LFV registered?

VE06 LFV is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is VE06 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 LFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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