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YX56 VCE

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,008 mi
Last recorded167,008 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VCE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 167,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 143,933 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 143,933 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 112,923 miles

advise rear brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,012 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 88,012 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

inner steering arms have play

n/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 19 May 2014 81,525 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 74,166 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 74,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 51,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,149 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 44,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YX56 VCE is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX56 VCE, 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 YX56 VCE registered?

YX56 VCE is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is YX56 VCE safe to buy?

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