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EK56 JPJ

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

172,126 mi
Last recorded172,126 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 JPJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 172,126 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 150,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 130,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 130,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 heat shields loose

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 111,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 98,294 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 98,294 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,800 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 93,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,464 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,054 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,600 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 61,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,496 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,700 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,913 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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EK56 JPJ is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK56 JPJ, 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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EK56 JPJ is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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