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VK56 ZKT

2006 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,692 mi
Last recorded152,692 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ZKT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 152,692 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 152,657 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 142,154 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 141,865 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 133,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 May 2017 127,287 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Offside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Fail 29 May 2017 127,287 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 31 May 2016 115,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 114,854 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside wing mirror damaged

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

engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) on

exhaust heat shield insecure

item removed from drivers view

Fail 5 Mar 2016 114,854 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Offside wing mirror damaged

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

engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) on

exhaust heat shield insecure

item removed from drivers view

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,509 miles

slight play nsf rack end

Fail 25 Feb 2015 109,509 miles

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

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

slight play nsf rack end

Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,186 miles

rear heatsheild insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2014 103,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,934 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 93,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 9 Mar 2012 84,462 miles

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

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

rear exhaust cover loose

Fail 9 Mar 2012 84,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust cover loose

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,740 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)

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,852 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 ZKT is a 2006 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZKT, 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 ZKT is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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