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FV56 LFP

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,048 mi
Last recorded130,048 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 LFP
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 130,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 107,582 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 107,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 92,247 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 92,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,162 miles

Nearside Front outer sill is corroding due to age, not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear inner lamp has slight condensation inside, not affecting light output

Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front outer sill is corroding due to age, not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear inner lamp has slight condensation inside, not affecting light output

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Spring seating area corroded due to age (Rear arm)

Pass 22 Dec 2018 86,232 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,254 miles

Power steering reservoir sweat leak

Rear heat shield held on by 1 bolt advise securing

Fail 2 Jan 2018 77,254 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mid section mount corroded and come off (7.1.1)

Power steering reservoir sweat leak

Rear heat shield held on by 1 bolt advise securing

Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,181 miles

Both front bottom arm bushes cracking due to age

Drivers wiper starting to smear slightly

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

Nearside rear indicator starting to show white light

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

Rear axle bushes unbonding due to age, no play

Fail 30 Dec 2016 70,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front bottom arm bushes cracking due to age

Drivers wiper starting to smear slightly

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

Nearside rear indicator starting to show white light

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

Rear axle bushes unbonding due to age, no play

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,734 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner tread patterns.

condensation in nearside rear light lens unit.

engine cover fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,790 miles

Exhaust mountings corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2014 49,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,175 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,392 miles

Both front tyres worn on very inner edges. Both rear tyres have age cracks but unable to determine depth.

Nail in osr tyre

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,392 miles

Both front tyres worn on very inner edges. Both rear tyres have age cracks but unable to determine depth.

Nail in osr tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2012 33,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,072 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,599 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,244 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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FV56 LFP is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FV56 LFP, 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 FV56 LFP registered?

FV56 LFP is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is FV56 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 LFP shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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