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YH56 EXX

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,793 mi
Last recorded189,793 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 EXX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 189,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosty lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 189,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosty lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 149,448 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear cant test operation of seat belts

Fail 12 Feb 2022 149,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear cant test operation of seat belts

Pass 16 Mar 2021 138,022 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 138,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 136,997 miles

EML on.

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 136,995 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on.

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,730 miles

E,M,L, on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both far rear ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 129,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test far rear ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 129,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nuts on all wheels missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test far rear ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 123,115 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,858 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 23 Nov 2016 118,858 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 110,512 miles

Centre child seat fitted middle

Centre child seat fitted near side

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

minor oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 103,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 96,841 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2012 89,056 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 81,101 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 81,101 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,239 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,357 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,622 miles

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)

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 EXX is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

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

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