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SH56 HWT

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,353 mi
Last recorded112,353 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 HWT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,353 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 112,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,272 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,272 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,925 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,539 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,121 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 60,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,403 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 54,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 47,389 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,617 miles

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

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

advise parking brake near limit 19%

Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,124 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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SH56 HWT is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH56 HWT, 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 SH56 HWT registered?

SH56 HWT is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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