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BJ56 ECX

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,118 mi
Last recorded155,118 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ECX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 155,118 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 14 May 2015 147,744 miles

Exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 134,781 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2013 134,781 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2012 125,320 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking gases

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 125,320 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking gases

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 111,372 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to offside sill not resulting in any sharpe edges

Fail 29 Nov 2011 111,286 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to offside sill not resulting in any sharpe edges

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,329 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 95,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 92,251 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,251 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers starting to smear

n/s number plate light water staind

n/s/r tyre 3mm

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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BJ56 ECX is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ56 ECX, 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 BJ56 ECX registered?

BJ56 ECX is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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