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YY06 VEK

2006 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

225,143 mi
Last recorded225,143 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford S-max91,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 VEK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2024 225,143 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2023 201,513 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 201,508 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 175,730 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 143,914 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 28 May 2019 142,495 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 140,818 miles

Central Rear seat belt anchorage plastic protector refitted

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear seat belt anchorage plastic protector refitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 140,802 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Central Rear seat belt anchorage plastic protector refitted

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear seat belt anchorage plastic protector refitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 131,932 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

wipers poor

Fail 11 May 2017 131,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

wipers poor

Pass 23 May 2016 120,071 miles

nsr seat belt not tested child seat fitted in place

Fail 19 May 2016 119,827 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsr seat belt not tested child seat fitted in place

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 98,891 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 88,196 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,703 miles

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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YY06 VEK is a 2006 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY06 VEK, 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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YY06 VEK is a 2006 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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