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EX56 HWE

2006 Ford S-Max · Diesel · 1997cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelS-Max
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Ford S-Max Diesel 1997cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 125,495 miles on the clock, averaging 5,275 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX56 HWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,495
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,275

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,495 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year5,275
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX56 HWE 49k68k87k106k125k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,495 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage121,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,713 miles
PASS
Mileage117,467 miles
Since last MOT+3,360 miles
PASS
Mileage114,107 miles
Since last MOT+2,323 miles
PASS
Mileage111,784 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage108,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,144 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage104,301 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage100,905 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage97,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage93,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage88,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,687 miles
PASS
Mileage80,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,481 miles
Since last MOT+7,541 miles
PASS
Mileage72,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
PASS
Mileage68,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage62,685 miles
Since last MOT+13,327 miles
PASS
Mileage49,358 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 HWE
MakeFord
ModelS-Max
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EX56 HWE

What car is EX56 HWE?

EX56 HWE is an silver Ford S-Max, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EX56 HWE?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 HWE was 125,495 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 HWE passed its MOT?

EX56 HWE has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2024.

Is EX56 HWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX56 HWE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX56 HWE?

EX56 HWE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.