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WV56 FBD

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,185 mi
Last recorded161,185 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 FBD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 161,185 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 161,180 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 136,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 136,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 120,162 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 120,162 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,307 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle at rear getting rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,907 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

undertray obscuring underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2017 81,469 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,363 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 72,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2015 63,793 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust heat shield insecuse

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,758 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 44,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,291 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,317 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,308 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 12,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 FBD is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

WV56 FBD is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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