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VO56 GXE

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,715 mi
Last recorded157,715 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 GXE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 157,715 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall outer ()

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

park brake lever travel high

Fail 30 Aug 2022 157,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall outer ()

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

park brake lever travel high

Pass 18 Aug 2021 151,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

parking brake travel high

Pass 27 Aug 2020 147,440 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald) inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake tall

Pass 23 Aug 2019 141,722 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 128,306 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

all tyres showing wear on edges

exhaust showing corrosion

front brake discs showing deterioration

handbrake lever worn

Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,092 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,835 miles

n/s rear tyre getting lower on edge

n/s rear tyre has slight cut to tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,834 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,653 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2013 54,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,385 miles

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

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

rear tyres have v/slightly uneven treadwear

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,192 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,484 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 19,484 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,385 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 14,385 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 14,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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VO56 GXE is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO56 GXE, 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 VO56 GXE registered?

VO56 GXE is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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