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YT56 BRF

2006 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,425 mi
Last recorded171,425 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 BRF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 171,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 171,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill badley corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 158,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 158,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 147,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly stepped on tread

Slight roughness in steering system

Fail 12 Aug 2019 147,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly stepped on tread

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Slight roughness in steering system

Pass 24 Aug 2018 135,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 135,624 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,131 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 126,131 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 112,566 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,399 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,408 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,654 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,347 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,308 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,227 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 28,227 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,481 miles

Nearside Front 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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YT56 BRF is a 2006 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YT56 BRF, 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 YT56 BRF registered?

YT56 BRF is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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