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A500 SST

2006 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,029 mi
Last recorded66,029 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 SST
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 66,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,105 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,837 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 54,837 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,023 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 49,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 43,089 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 43,089 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,140 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,714 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 26,714 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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A500 SST is a 2006 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 78,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A500 SST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A500 SST is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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