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MT56 SYW

2006 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 SYW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 135,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 131,430 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 131,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 124,497 miles

power steering fluid leak

Pass 10 Aug 2020 121,143 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Rear number plate light

Fail 6 Aug 2020 121,062 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Rear number plate light

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,603 miles

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

Front both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,498 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 111,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,358 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 102,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,800 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2017 91,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2015 83,854 miles

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 1.6mm+bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 2.3mm+bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 73,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 73,787 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 64,275 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 54,948 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 54,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,493 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 33,936 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 24,514 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 24,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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MT56 SYW is a 2006 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MT56 SYW, 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 MT56 SYW registered?

MT56 SYW is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 December 2006.

Is MT56 SYW safe to buy?

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