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YC56 UJF

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,738 mi
Last recorded202,738 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 UJF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 202,738 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Apr 2025 202,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 May 2024 184,912 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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 29 Apr 2024 184,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 175,595 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 175,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 169,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 165,110 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 156,716 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inn er edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside impac t damage to n/s/r panel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroding (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cooler mounts loose

Fail 24 Sep 2019 156,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm wearing on edges and has a cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and rear chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 151,823 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded rearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,786 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

rear heat sheild loose

under trays

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,837 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays and engine covers

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,927 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays and rear exhaust corroded

near side rear inner side light not working

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,989 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,661 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,613 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 72,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 67,298 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,926 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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YC56 UJF is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC56 UJF, 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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YC56 UJF is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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