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SV56 NMJ

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 124,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake works better on one side

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,424 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 106,423 miles

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

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

Nearside headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,371 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 87,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 83,847 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 69,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,711 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

both front indicators loosing their amber tint

both rear tyres going out of shape on inside edge

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2015 58,711 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

both front indicators loosing their amber tint

both front tyres wearing badly on inside edge

both rear tyres going out of shape on inside edge

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rust visible on areas of exhaust

Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,192 miles

front wishbone bushes perished

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 20 Apr 2013 36,809 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,077 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 25,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,261 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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SV56 NMJ is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV56 NMJ, 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 SV56 NMJ registered?

SV56 NMJ is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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