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YE56 KTU

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,505 mi
Last recorded139,505 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 KTU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 139,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 139,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 136,672 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,155 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 125,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 114,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,701 miles

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,988 miles

Cut in offside front tyre

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 18 Oct 2014 92,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,407 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,462 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,462 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 24 Nov 2011 61,990 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 42,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,861 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,521 miles

brake pads wearing low front

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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YE56 KTU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE56 KTU, 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 YE56 KTU registered?

YE56 KTU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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