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VU56 WWZ

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,937 mi
Last recorded180,937 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 WWZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 180,937 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 173,851 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 161,379 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 133,605 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 117,280 miles

Coolant leak **** COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW **** ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE AT 4.0MM TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM ** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM ** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,559 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 107,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,369 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 70,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,230 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,217 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smearing screen

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 WWZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black 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 VU56 WWZ, 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 WWZ registered?

VU56 WWZ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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