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HV56 VFW

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,817 mi
Last recorded145,817 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 VFW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 145,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corrioded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corrioded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 140,221 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 133,113 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 133,040 miles

Power steering ram leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight creaking on steering but no obvious wear

Pass 21 Jun 2023 126,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,919 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,593 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 118,560 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 116,002 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 116,002 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,519 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust has slight leak

Fail 1 Jul 2019 112,519 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 26 Jun 2018 107,105 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 107,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,008 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 99,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,435 miles

rack oil leaking slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,560 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 83,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,843 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,300 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,194 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 11 Jul 2011 45,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,475 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 38,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,742 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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HV56 VFW is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV56 VFW, 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 HV56 VFW registered?

HV56 VFW is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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