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YF56 BWJ

2006 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,727 mi
Last recorded124,727 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 124,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure catalyst bracket mounting nuts are missing , exhaust is insecure . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed on underside of coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake lever arm on brake caliper has restricted movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Fuel pipes to cooler corroded and cooler is damaged but not leaking fuel .

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light contaminated with level of water inside lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Outer brake pad material has been overheated and is crumbling away

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded , offside rear is red in colouration from being overheated . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Offside rear parking brake performance is much less than nearside rear .

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides subframe and shock absorber prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both registration lamp lenses are broken

Pass 7 Jan 2019 118,926 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 118,926 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,628 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 108,628 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Osf and NSr ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 93,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Osf and NSr ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,914 miles

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,914 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,042 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 65,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 Dec 2012 52,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,052 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 45,052 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,325 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 29,834 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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YF56 BWJ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YF56 BWJ, 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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YF56 BWJ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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