2006 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · BP06 FJA
2006 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 175,796 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP06 FJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 175,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP06 FJA 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 (BP06 FJA) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 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 (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in catalyst (6.1.2 (a))”.
BP06 FJA Mileage History
- 23/09/2022139,087 mi
- 26/09/2022139,198 mi+111 mi
- 25/09/2023161,226 mi+22,028 mi
- 12/09/2024175,770 mi+14,544 mi
- 13/09/2024175,796 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 18,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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