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BL55 YYE

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,370 mi
Last recorded162,370 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YYE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 162,370 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 161,167 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded / rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2022 160,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 160,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 159,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 159,067 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 158,533 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 158,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 158,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 154,247 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 149,510 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 144,749 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit on inide edges

Pass 4 Dec 2015 137,310 miles

Centre exhaust deterating

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cloudy image visable (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cloudy image visable (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 137,299 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust deterating

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cloudy image visable (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cloudy image visable (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 126,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2014 126,760 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,037 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 102,740 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,023 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 77,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,716 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,074 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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BL55 YYE is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BL55 YYE, 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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BL55 YYE is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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