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VU56 WJC

2006 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,592 mi
Last recorded120,592 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 WJC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,685 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,677 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit alround front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 96,677 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit alround front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,573 miles

TPM system on but vehicle built before 2012

Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,573 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,239 miles

Offside DOOR MIRROR JUDDERS/ LOSE ON FIXINGS

RATTLE FROM CLUTCH WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED SLIGHTLY

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 84,239 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside DOOR MIRROR JUDDERS/ LOSE ON FIXINGS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

RATTLE FROM CLUTCH WHEN PEDAL DEPRESSED SLIGHTLY

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,757 miles

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

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

off side front tyre outer side wall damage

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Oct 2014 78,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

off side front tyre outer side wall damage

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shelds worn and lose

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,408 miles

heat sheild lose above tail exhaust box

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,947 miles

Engine top cover and front under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,809 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 30,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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VU56 WJC is a 2006 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU56 WJC, 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 VU56 WJC registered?

VU56 WJC is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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