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VO56 GXV

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,709 mi
Last recorded153,709 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 GXV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 153,709 miles

Oil leak

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

engine cover

rear inner pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 152,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside wing mirror casing slightly damaged

oil leak

parking brake warning light on

Fail 5 Sep 2013 152,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside wing mirror casing slightly damaged

oil leak

parking brake warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2012 131,258 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 131,091 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 100,937 miles

front number plate requires attention soon

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside rear tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Sep 2011 100,937 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate requires attention soon

offside rear tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2010 67,285 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,285 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,513 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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VO56 GXV is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO56 GXV, 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 VO56 GXV registered?

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

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