2006 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · GK56 XOC
2006 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 149,410 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,410 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.
GK56 XOC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 149,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GK56 XOC Mileage History
- 26/08/200927,231 mi
- 27/08/200927,232 mi+1 mi
- 11/09/201035,538 mi+8,306 mi
- 11/09/201035,539 mi+1 mi
- 14/09/201143,994 mi+8,455 mi
- 08/09/201250,995 mi+7,001 mi
- 14/09/201360,303 mi+9,308 mi
- 16/09/201360,321 mi+18 mi
- 22/09/201468,597 mi+8,276 mi
- 23/09/201468,600 mi+3 mi
- 11/09/201578,189 mi+9,589 mi
- 21/09/201686,825 mi+8,636 mi
- 19/09/201793,657 mi+6,832 mi
- 21/12/2018104,614 mi+10,957 mi
- 16/12/2019112,546 mi+7,932 mi
- 20/12/2019112,574 mi+28 mi
- 02/12/2020118,493 mi+5,919 mi
- 15/12/2020118,545 mi+52 mi
- 14/12/2021126,674 mi+8,129 mi
- 14/12/2021126,675 mi+1 mi
- 22/12/2022135,949 mi+9,274 mi
- 22/12/2022135,949 mi
- 20/12/2023141,556 mi+5,607 mi
- 17/12/2024147,706 mi+6,150 mi
- 01/07/2026149,410 mi+1,704 mi
- 01/07/2026149,410 mi
Average of roughly 7,253 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
GK56 XOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford S-Max (GK56 XOC) between August 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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