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VN56 DME

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,617 mi
Last recorded179,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 DME
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 179,617 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 179,617 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 168,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 162,806 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 162,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 161,326 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear exhaust silencer.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 151,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2016 140,512 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front and o/s & n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 131,447 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 121,710 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,507 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,237 miles

3rd row seats not checked

Pass 11 Nov 2011 87,518 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,647 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,047 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,585 miles

both front door catches showing signs of wear slight movment of doors when closed

front brakes pads 70% rear pads 65%-70% worn

rear number plat baking starting to lift

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 DME is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DME, 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 DME registered?

VN56 DME is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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