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YH56 VLM

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,055 mi
Last recorded150,055 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 VLM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 150,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under cover fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2024 150,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 140,392 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 140,132 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,680 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 124,813 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,883 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 116,883 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 105,611 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 105,585 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2018 101,792 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2018 101,792 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2017 98,187 miles

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

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

heat shield loose

Fail 16 May 2017 98,187 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 93,748 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,798 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,277 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 77,908 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,193 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,298 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 55,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,293 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 49,292 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,002 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 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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