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MA56 KWL

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,715 mi
Last recorded147,715 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 KWL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 147,715 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 147,715 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 138,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 130,137 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 121,658 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2023 121,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 115,435 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 115,432 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,259 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,513 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,245 miles

all 4 road tyres between 2 & 3mm tread depth

Fail 16 Oct 2014 73,244 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)

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

all 4 road tyres between 2 & 3mm tread depth

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,005 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 58,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,303 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,034 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,485 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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MA56 KWL is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA56 KWL, 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 MA56 KWL registered?

MA56 KWL is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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