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VK56 HUZ

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,873 mi
Last recorded159,873 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 HUZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 159,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 159,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 142,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 10 Feb 2023 141,909 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,921 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 123,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 117,474 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2021 117,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 112,718 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

Nearside Front tyre sidewall poor condition

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

Offside Front headlamp loose

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2020 112,639 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

Nearside Front tyre sidewall poor condition

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

Offside Front headlamp loose

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2019 108,159 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in nsf steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Jan 2019 108,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in nsf steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,959 miles

both rear tyres side walls perished

rear exhaust corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,169 miles

engine slight oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,169 miles

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

engine slight oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,600 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear and centre rear adult belts

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 86,595 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear and centre rear adult belts

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 29 Jan 2015 83,198 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,214 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

front tyres wearing low esp on edges

play at both sides steering rack

rear trailing arm bushes beginning to delaminate

rear tyres generally worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,717 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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,534 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 48,534 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,160 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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VK56 HUZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VK56 HUZ, 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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VK56 HUZ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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