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YE56 YTR

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

189,282 mi
Last recorded189,282 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 YTR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 189,282 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 189,281 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 183,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 182,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 182,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 180,368 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 177,430 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 177,430 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 174,522 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 172,257 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Dec 2018 168,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 119,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edge. Raised tread bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Raised tread bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,722 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 111,621 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 87,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 72,108 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 57,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,761 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 43,761 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,116 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,337 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YE56 YTR is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

YE56 YTR is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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