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YH56 CSO

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,257 mi
Last recorded149,257 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 CSO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 149,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil low

various areas of corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2020 149,256 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil low

various areas of corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2019 140,762 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn around edge of tyre

Offside Front tyre worn around edge of tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2019 140,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn around edge of tyre

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

Offside Front tyre worn around edge of tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,248 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 131,248 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 121,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on edge

o/s front tyre getting low 2mm

Fail 24 Oct 2017 121,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on edge

o/s front tyre getting low 2mm

Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,071 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,580 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 92,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

underside suspension arms / sub-frames corroded but not seriosly weakend

Fail 17 Nov 2014 92,456 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

underside suspension arms / sub-frames corroded but not seriosly weakend

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,338 miles

both front tyres close to the legal limit

rear brake discs worn

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2012 73,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,389 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,045 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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YH56 CSO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH56 CSO, 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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YH56 CSO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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