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YE06 ZBW

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,126 mi
Last recorded131,126 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 ZBW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 131,126 miles

Nearside 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 9 Feb 2022 131,126 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,773 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 128,767 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and Rear exhaust leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 118,509 miles

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

Offside play in steering arm

Fail 20 Dec 2019 118,509 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside play in steering arm

Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,298 miles

Offside Front play in steering arm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 100,298 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front play in steering arm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,137 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 81,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,383 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre 235.45.18 conti sport 3 outer edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

offside inner steering arm ball joint slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade 29" (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre 235.45.18 conti sport 3 outer edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

offside inner steering arm ball joint slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre cut on outer wall

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,750 miles

near side front tyre sjde wall damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,694 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,085 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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YE06 ZBW is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YE06 ZBW, 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 YE06 ZBW registered?

YE06 ZBW is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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