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AU56 VWC

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,834 mi
Last recorded68,834 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VWC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 68,834 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 68,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F + O/S/F Beam Patterns Weak + EU Stickers On Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F + O/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush's Have Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre On 2.5MM Outer Treads + Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 61,154 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F + O/S/F Beam Patterns Weak + EU Stickers On Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F + O/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush's Have Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre On 2.5MM Outer Treads + Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 50,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,910 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,680 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,710 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lens fading beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,180 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,568 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,417 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 31,417 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,757 miles

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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AU56 VWC is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU56 VWC, 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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What year was AU56 VWC registered?

AU56 VWC is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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