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SB56 OBU

2006 Ford C-max

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,538 mi
Last recorded126,538 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 OBU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 126,538 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 126,403 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 119,441 miles

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

Nearside and offside headlamp beam images weak

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 112,539 miles

Headlamp images weak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild not fully secure

Wiper blades deteriortated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,595 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 102,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,450 miles

Exhaust centre box deteriorated but not leaking gasses

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak gearbox slight leak ()

rear passenger seats removed at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2016 99,450 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rearmost (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rearmost (2.5.B.2b)

Exhaust centre box deteriorated but not leaking gasses

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak gearbox slight leak ()

rear passenger seats removed at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2015 889,489 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 78,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2013 65,501 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 May 2013 65,501 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 57,621 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 57,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,760 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,845 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 36,845 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,187 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 OBU is a 2006 Ford C-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SB56 OBU, 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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SB56 OBU is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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