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EJ56 EEV

2006 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,963 mi
Last recorded170,963 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 EEV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 170,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 170,963 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 159,726 miles

Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge.

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 159,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 149,665 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 149,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 149,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2015 142,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2015 142,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2014 126,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 126,223 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,850 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 88,850 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,936 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,708 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,734 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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EJ56 EEV is a 2006 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EJ56 EEV, 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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EJ56 EEV is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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