2006 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · HJ56 VSE
2006 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 154,030 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ56 VSE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2023
- 154,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ56 VSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford S-Max (HJ56 VSE) between December 2009 and February 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
HJ56 VSE Mileage History
- 09/12/200927,940 mi
- 22/12/201036,304 mi+8,364 mi
- 22/12/201036,321 mi+17 mi
- 16/05/201249,610 mi+13,289 mi
- 16/05/201249,610 mi
- 15/05/201359,577 mi+9,967 mi
- 30/04/201470,359 mi+10,782 mi
- 07/05/201583,851 mi+13,492 mi
- 08/05/201583,851 mi
- 11/05/201695,846 mi+11,995 mi
- 15/05/2017103,803 mi+7,957 mi
- 08/05/2018108,423 mi+4,620 mi
- 22/05/2019115,390 mi+6,967 mi
- 23/05/2019115,392 mi+2 mi
- 16/11/2020125,701 mi+10,309 mi
- 18/11/2021138,236 mi+12,535 mi
- 18/11/2021138,236 mi
- 03/02/2023154,030 mi+15,794 mi
Average of roughly 9,587 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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