2006 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · AK56 HTX
2006 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 146,954 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK56 HTX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2022
- 146,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK56 HTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Ford S-Max (AK56 HTX) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The S-Max heavy body puts extra strain on the DMF. Symptoms include rattling at idle especially cold, vibration through the pedals and difficulty engaging gears. Some owners report failure as early as 60,000 miles on cars used in stop-start traffic.
- DPF Clogging and Vaporiser FailureModerate
Short urban journeys prevent DPF regeneration. The fuel vaporiser can fail and the differential pressure sensor is a common secondary failure. Without the vaporiser working the DPF cannot regenerate and will eventually clog completely.
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