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SY56 VBJ

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,637 mi
Last recorded133,637 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 133,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded in areas not leaking gases

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing slightly worn

front subframe and rear axle corroded in areas surface rust

Fail 28 Feb 2020 133,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded in areas not leaking gases

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing slightly worn

front subframe and rear axle corroded in areas surface rust

Pass 24 Jan 2017 126,847 miles

Front exhaust bracket weakened still supporting system

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 126,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front inner face (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket weakened still supporting system

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 115,195 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 106,672 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 106,635 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen washers resevoir cap missing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,150 miles

rear tyres are scrubbed on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,409 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 60,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear 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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SY56 VBJ is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY56 VBJ, 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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SY56 VBJ is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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