2006 Ford S-MAX 1.8L Diesel · VE06 RSZ
2006 Ford S-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 145,172 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE06 RSZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/09/2023
- 145,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE06 RSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford S-Max (VE06 RSZ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
VE06 RSZ Mileage History
- 13/09/2022141,187 mi
- 19/09/2023145,172 mi+3,985 mi
Average of roughly 3,924 miles per year across 2 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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