2006 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · RO56 CEU
2006 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 140,843 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO56 CEU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 140,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO56 CEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford S-Max (RO56 CEU) between August 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Tie-Rod Also (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring Holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
RO56 CEU Mileage History
- 06/08/2022124,475 mi
- 30/08/2023130,803 mi+6,328 mi
- 27/09/2024140,840 mi+10,037 mi
- 05/11/2024140,843 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,272 miles per year across 4 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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