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YF56 AVJ

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,115 mi
Last recorded162,115 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 AVJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 162,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 162,115 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 147,940 miles

Rear High level lamp faulty not working

Fail 20 Sep 2017 147,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner rim (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear High level lamp faulty not working

Pass 22 Sep 2016 134,755 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 134,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB FITTED INCORRECT (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 121,183 miles

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

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

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

seats missing on test

Pass 23 Sep 2014 109,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,480 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2011 71,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,306 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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YF56 AVJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YF56 AVJ, 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 YF56 AVJ registered?

YF56 AVJ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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