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WV56 EYL

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 EYL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

odometers first number is eligible on display

Pass 5 Jul 2025 107,837 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 107,780 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 93,067 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-body has general surface corrosion including front suspension arms, rear subframe, rear suspension arms

under-tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,933 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 74,933 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 67,958 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 67,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

washers weak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,875 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 61,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front advise tyre close to limit

Rear advise pads very low

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,004 miles

child seat fitted seat and seat belt not checked

upper level components covered not checked

Fail 28 Sep 2015 51,004 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

child seat fitted seat and seat belt not checked

upper level components covered not checked

Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 46,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,330 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorated to edge

nearside front tyre worn to inner and outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2012 38,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear tyres cracked in sidewall and tread

Pass 11 Sep 2011 31,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,340 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 27,340 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 21,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine top cover fitted

engine under cover fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,069 miles

engine top cover fitted

engine under cover fitted

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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WV56 EYL is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV56 EYL, 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 WV56 EYL registered?

WV56 EYL is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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