2006 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Petrol · AU56 VUP
2006 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 150,159 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU56 VUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 150,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU56 VUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford S-Max (AU56 VUP) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength si”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”.
AU56 VUP Mileage History
- 29/01/2024135,201 mi
- 30/01/2024135,202 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/2025141,219 mi+6,017 mi
- 14/02/2025141,219 mi
- 20/07/2026150,159 mi+8,940 mi
Average of roughly 6,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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