2006 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EJ56 ONK
2006 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 179,365 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ56 ONK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
- 179,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ56 ONK 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 (EJ56 ONK) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged 3rd Row (7.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))”.
EJ56 ONK Mileage History
- 21/05/2022160,644 mi
- 18/07/2023170,082 mi+9,438 mi
- 02/08/2023170,083 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/2024179,365 mi+9,282 mi
- 31/07/2024179,365 mi
Average of roughly 8,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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