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WU56 XMX

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,800 mi
Last recorded142,800 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XMX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 142,800 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 142,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 135,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 135,002 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,000 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 97,999 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,593 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,695 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,118 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,722 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,686 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,861 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 XMX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

WU56 XMX is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WU56 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 XMX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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