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YH56 CSZ

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,300 mi
Last recorded210,300 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 CSZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 210,300 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Engine management lamp is illuminated on dashboard

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear hanger is broken but system is still adequately supported.

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

Injector seals are leaking gases

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 210,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Engine management lamp is illuminated on dashboard

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear hanger is broken but system is still adequately supported.

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

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

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

Injector seals are leaking gases

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 185,322 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 185,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 155,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 124,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,669 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on inner tread and have cracks but do not reach cords

Fail 4 Mar 2014 96,669 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner tread and have cracks but do not reach cords

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,832 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,068 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,420 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,605 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 CSZ is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CSZ, 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 YH56 CSZ registered?

YH56 CSZ is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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