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WU56 OPS

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,864 mi
Last recorded135,864 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 OPS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 135,864 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 131,026 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 123,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 118,616 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,146 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

exhurst shield unsecured

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,065 miles

Near side front tyre low on edges

Near side rear tyre low on edges

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,864 miles

Heavy oil leak

Near side rear tyre perished

Off side front tyre low

Fail 24 Nov 2016 97,864 miles

Heavy oil leak

Near side rear tyre perished

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

Off side front tyre low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015
Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 77,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,741 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2012 58,741 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,875 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,662 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 38,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 27,517 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 OPS is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OPS, 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 WU56 OPS registered?

WU56 OPS is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is WU56 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 OPS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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