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EF56 FVH

2006 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,889 mi
Last recorded96,889 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 FVH
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,889 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 96,859 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 86,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,435 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 78,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 69,265 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall perished

Fail 17 May 2019 69,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall perished

Pass 9 May 2018 64,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 60,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 57,499 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 53,384 miles

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

engine air leak

Fail 23 May 2015 53,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine air leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 45,871 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,871 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,443 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 38,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,080 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 33,080 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished and cracking no cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,341 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 26,341 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,063 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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EF56 FVH is a 2006 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EF56 FVH, 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 EF56 FVH registered?

EF56 FVH is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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