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AV56 ZZL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,676 mi
Last recorded100,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ZZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 100,676 miles

Bonnet has to be opened with a screwdriver.

Central Front fog lamp broken.

Fail 21 Jul 2020 100,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Bonnet has to be opened with a screwdriver.

Central Front fog lamp broken.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,557 miles

Headlamp beam image poor.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Stonechip in windscreen.

drivers door check strap loose.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,667 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Stonechip in windscreen.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 92,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Stonechip in windscreen.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,750 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front fog light lens broken/doesn't work

both front headlight beam patters are poor

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,304 miles

Both front rubber tyre valves perished.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 81,190 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Both front rubber tyre valves perished.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,120 miles

Both front lower wishbone arm rear bush perished / slight movement.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F fog lamp glass broken.

Slight movement in driver seat runner.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,120 miles

Both front lower wishbone arm rear bush perished / slight movement.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S/F fog lamp glass broken.

Slight movement in driver seat runner.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,729 miles

Headlamp beam image poor.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F fog lamp lens broken.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,963 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,771 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,669 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AV56 ZZL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV56 ZZL, 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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What year was AV56 ZZL registered?

AV56 ZZL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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