2006 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · EF56 DNE
2006 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 147,844 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF56 DNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 147,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EF56 DNE Mileage History
- 25/07/2024143,245 mi
- 09/09/2025144,594 mi+1,349 mi
- 12/09/2025144,594 mi
- 26/08/2026147,844 mi+3,250 mi
- 29/08/2026147,844 mi
Average of roughly 2,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF56 DNE 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 (EF56 DNE) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside rear trailing arm main bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached ((((DETACHED FROM TOP MOUNTING)))) (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside and offside lenses excessively opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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