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YF56 JBX

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

195,259 mi
Last recorded195,259 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 JBX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 195,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2023 195,259 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2022 188,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn railing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 6 Aug 2021 176,623 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 176,623 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 164,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

n/s/f fog light inop

Fail 26 Mar 2019 164,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 29 Mar 2018 153,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

Fail 23 Mar 2018 153,486 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

Pass 24 Mar 2017 140,850 miles

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)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 24 Mar 2017 140,850 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing rough (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 128,379 miles

Nearside Front fog light bulb fitted incorrect

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2016 128,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front fog light bulb fitted incorrect

Offside wingmirror cover insecure

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,167 miles

both rear tyres slight perrished

Fail 26 Mar 2015 123,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slight perrished

Pass 15 Mar 2014 116,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 116,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,319 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 108,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 99,892 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due child seat fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,981 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,681 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 JBX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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