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WU56 JHO

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,472 mi
Last recorded155,472 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 JHO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 155,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 128,530 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 128,530 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 115,605 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2018 115,604 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,761 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,035 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 72,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,647 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,606 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 JHO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc 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 JHO, 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 JHO registered?

WU56 JHO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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