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SB56 BFZ

2006 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,253 mi
Last recorded168,253 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 BFZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 168,253 miles

All tyres worn close to limit

Body and Underbody slightly corroded

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

Chassis and Sills slightly corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Sill covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 165,975 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 19 Jun 2020 163,698 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 163,697 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 158,852 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 151,502 miles

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

Nearside Front wing slight damage

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 147,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2017 147,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 140,030 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 139,880 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened o\s front (2.4.G.1)

coil spring broken o\s front (2.4.C.1a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,408 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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SB56 BFZ is a 2006 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB56 BFZ, 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 SB56 BFZ registered?

SB56 BFZ is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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