MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under cover fitted
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under cover fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear inner side light is inop
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge and is cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust middle pipe blowing in two places (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe trailing arm bush badly worn and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light is inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working fog light is inop (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row of seats off side seat (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear inner side light is inop
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge and is cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of intergal structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with thick under seal at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged working at time of test (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with thick under seal at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has alot of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
parking brake has some reserve travel
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Battery light illuminated
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust heat sheild loose
High level stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements
Emissions not tested Due to snapped fan belt (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Battery light illuminated
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust heat sheild loose
Fan belt/serpent belt snapped
High level stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
heat shield loose
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
heat shield loose
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs worn near limit
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YH56 VLM is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 November 2006.
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