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AU56 VWD

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,568 mi
Last recorded121,568 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VWD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 121,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

drivers seat frame worn

nearside and o9frfside headlight lenses in p0oor condition

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2020 113,083 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,740 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 97,740 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 68,451 miles

both headlamps poor beam pattern

coolant level low

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Oct 2015 68,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlamps poor beam pattern

coolant level low

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,288 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,775 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust syteem is corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres are stepped on inner tread area + both are age/cracked

offside front yre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,567 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,586 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,872 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,713 miles

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2010 28,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,078 miles

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

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

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 VWD is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU56 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

AU56 VWD is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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