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KO06 ALU

2006 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,559 mi
Last recorded121,559 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 ALU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

in general sub frames and other suspension parts corroded all around

Fail 2 Apr 2025 121,549 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement with gear box marked yellow (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wish bone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

in general sub frames and other suspension parts corroded all around

Pass 6 Apr 2024 114,242 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 114,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 107,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,775 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 99,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,348 miles

all springs rusty

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

rear brake hoses deteriorated

smell of fuel but could not see any leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2021 91,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all springs rusty

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

rear brake hoses deteriorated

smell of fuel but could not see any leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,569 miles

general corrosion

oil leaks

engine cover fitted

exhaust deteriorating

tyre walls scuffed rear brake hose deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2020 87,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust deteriorating

general corrosion

oil leaks

tyre walls scuffed rear brake hose deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,320 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall deteriorated

engine covers fitted

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,882 miles

exhaust deteriorating

rear seat belt damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2018 73,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

rear seat belt damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

rear seat belt cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamps faided (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

rear seat belt cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,637 miles

both wishbone rear bushers deteriorating

front brake discs and pads wearing low

head light aims poor/head lights faiding

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,526 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,575 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,818 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,542 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres 2mm

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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KO06 ALU is a 2006 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KO06 ALU, 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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KO06 ALU is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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