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VN56 DHF

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,529 mi
Last recorded168,529 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 DHF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 168,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 163,595 miles

Minor oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Oct 2018 156,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Gasket after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Around thermostat housing area ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer, caused by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 146,979 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 138,544 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 138,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 128,331 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 118,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light lit on dash when driving vehicle in to workshop but was off when test carried out.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 118,176 miles

airbag light lit on dash when driving vehicle in to workshop but was off when test carried out.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 110,710 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2013 110,710 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 105,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2012 105,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 101,398 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 101,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,379 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,934 miles

rear brake pads very low

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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VN56 DHF is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VN56 DHF, 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

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What year was VN56 DHF registered?

VN56 DHF is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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