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YF06 DCU

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,714 mi
Last recorded134,714 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 DCU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 134,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 133,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 130,990 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside has some corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2023 130,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside has some corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,734 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 126,266 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 125,015 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 120,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 120,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 117,406 miles

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

rear springs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 116,908 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 108,118 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level brake (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

cover on engine and undertray fitted obscuring components

heat shield loose above exhaust

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Jul 2016 108,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level brake (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

cover on engine and undertray fitted obscuring components

heat shield loose above exhaust

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti slip rubber worn on brake pedal

o/s mirror taped up

Fail 16 Jul 2015 97,470 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti slip rubber worn on brake pedal

o/s mirror taped up

rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,282 miles

oil level near minimum

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre,not to cords

Pass 27 Jul 2013 79,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,084 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inside surface

Fail 21 Sep 2010 43,643 miles

Back of all discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,643 miles

Back of all discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,774 miles

3 X childrens seats fitted

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

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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YF06 DCU is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue 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 YF06 DCU, 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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YF06 DCU is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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