2006 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · EA56 XHM
2006 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 164,784 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA56 XHM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2022
- 164,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA56 XHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford S-Max (EA56 XHM) between November 2009 and November 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
EA56 XHM Mileage History
- 27/11/200930,144 mi
- 10/11/201048,941 mi+18,797 mi
- 17/10/201163,799 mi+14,858 mi
- 12/10/201272,582 mi+8,783 mi
- 11/11/201378,981 mi+6,399 mi
- 17/10/201485,593 mi+6,612 mi
- 03/11/201593,374 mi+7,781 mi
- 03/11/201593,374 mi
- 03/10/201698,943 mi+5,569 mi
- 26/09/2017112,810 mi+13,867 mi
- 26/09/2017112,810 mi
- 02/10/2018130,602 mi+17,792 mi
- 02/10/2018130,602 mi
- 30/09/2019142,795 mi+12,193 mi
- 03/11/2021150,208 mi+7,413 mi
- 06/11/2021150,254 mi+46 mi
- 03/11/2022164,784 mi+14,530 mi
Average of roughly 10,409 miles per year across 17 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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