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YJ56 VZE

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,781 mi
Last recorded146,781 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 VZE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 146,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 139,606 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly rough when turning

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 139,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly rough when turning

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 129,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 124,936 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 124,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,191 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,358 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 109,369 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 104,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat advise is x2

Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,667 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 93,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,920 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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YJ56 VZE is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ56 VZE, 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 YJ56 VZE registered?

YJ56 VZE is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YJ56 VZE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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