2006 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · EB06 KAT
2006 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 135,454 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EB06 KAT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2022
- 135,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EB06 KAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford S-Max (EB06 KAT) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
EB06 KAT Mileage History
- 22/10/2021120,410 mi
- 22/10/2021120,411 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/2022135,454 mi+15,043 mi
Average of roughly 15,052 miles per year across 3 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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