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WU56 GVT

2006 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,585 mi
Last recorded181,585 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 GVT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 181,585 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 171,719 miles

2x wheel bolts missing

Rear trailing arm bushes slight deterioration

rear suspension components slight corrosion

slight smoke from exhaust after idling

Fail 30 Jan 2019 171,719 miles

2x wheel bolts missing

Rear trailing arm bushes slight deterioration

rear suspension components slight corrosion

slight smoke from exhaust after idling

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 160,885 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 153,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 149,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 149,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 142,539 miles

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

Small stone chip in zone A. Rear suspension bushes starting to perish. Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 142,539 miles

Small stone chip in zone A. Rear suspension bushes starting to perish. Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 130,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has nail in inner edge of tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2013 130,236 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has nail in inner edge of tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 110,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,747 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 58,836 miles

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

Stone chip in zone A less than 10mm. Rear seat belts not checked due to rear seat folded down. Both o/s outer door trims loose.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,156 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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WU56 GVT is a 2006 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WU56 GVT, 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 WU56 GVT registered?

WU56 GVT is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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