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AK56 GDU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,693 mi
Last recorded131,693 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 GDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 131,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 117,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 106,333 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,171 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 85,471 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,313 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,581 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,899 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,649 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 30,649 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,530 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,509 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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AK56 GDU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK56 GDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK56 GDU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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