MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Minor oil leak from engine
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))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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.
airbag light lit on dash when driving vehicle in to workshop but was off when test carried out.
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
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
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
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
oil leak
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
rear brake pads very low
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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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.
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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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