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YS06 KOW

2006 Ford S-max

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,067 mi
Last recorded146,067 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 KOW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 146,067 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 140,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside reaar tyre uneven wear

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Jun 2014 140,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside reaar tyre uneven wear

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2013 125,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 125,919 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,863 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 91,709 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 91,709 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,261 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,727 miles

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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YS06 KOW is a 2006 Ford S-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YS06 KOW, 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 YS06 KOW registered?

YS06 KOW is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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