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YS56 FCO

2006 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,339 mi
Last recorded148,339 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 FCO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 148,339 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seats ()

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 15 Apr 2019 148,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seats ()

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Apr 2018 141,372 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside Rear body/bumper damaged

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2017 134,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear body/bumper damaged

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 134,247 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear body/bumper damaged

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

Pass 25 May 2016 118,843 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 117,800 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,897 miles

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2014 100,624 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 88,162 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,162 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,248 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 54,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,929 miles

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

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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YS56 FCO is a 2006 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,753cc 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 YS56 FCO, 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 YS56 FCO registered?

YS56 FCO is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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