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YK56 UTA

2006 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,830 mi
Last recorded142,830 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 UTA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 142,830 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 142,830 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,261 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 133,261 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,348 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,169 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 118,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,462 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 107,327 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,854 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,263 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,157 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,567 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 48,567 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,425 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 39,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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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YK56 UTA is a 2006 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK56 UTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK56 UTA registered?

YK56 UTA is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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