2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

245 MOT tests in 2024. 51.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time51.4%
Failed or needed repairs48.6%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 245 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect9.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed6.1%
    22 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    11 marked dangerous
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics41.2%
  2. Suspension30.2%
  3. Tyres18.4%
  4. Brakes15.1%
  5. Body & chassis9.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  8. Steering6.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm28.2%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 51.4% of 2006 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 245 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Ford C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).