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VU56 BYR

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 BYR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 97,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,397 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,760 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 84,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,413 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 72,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Pass 3 May 2011 63,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs wearing thin

rear heat shield insecure

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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VU56 BYR is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU56 BYR, 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 VU56 BYR registered?

VU56 BYR is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is VU56 BYR safe to buy?

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