2006 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · PN56 AHU

The 2006 Ford S-MAX presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 7 March 2024 at 125,307 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the history shows two earlier administrative failures on 9 January 2024 at 125,145 miles and 4 January 2023 at 115,951 miles, both logged with no defects recorded. These non-mechanical failures suggest documentation or presentation issues at the test centre rather than escalating wear, and the vehicle has since cleared correctly. Recorded mileage sits at 125,307 against an approximate twenty-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,265 miles per year and reflecting typical use for this model age. The odometer advanced from 107,366 miles on 7 January 2022 to 115,951 miles on 4 January 2023, then to 125,145 by 9 January 2024, showing consistent annual accumulation near 9,000 miles in the latter period rather than any sudden spike. The DVSA data is sparse, with five entries and zero advisory notices across the visible record, which limits insight into consumable condition but indicates no formal flags raised by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's two-decade age and 125,000-mile accrual. The absence of recorded advisories does not preclude latent corrosion on structural members or worn steering joints typical of an S-MAX chassis exposed to UK road salt since 2006. Verify the exhaust emissions system and inspect for undertray rust at the sills. The repeated no-defect failures without listed faults warrant confirmation that previous owners simply mismanaged test appointments rather than concealing faults. Check service invoices to corroborate the mild mileage and establish whether timing belts and transmission fluids were renewed at proper intervals.