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CE56 AOU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,334 mi
Last recorded104,334 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 AOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 96,077 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s headlight beam patterns just visiable

parking brake efficiency just met 16%

Fail 19 Jun 2018 93,463 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s headlight beam patterns just visiable

parking brake efficiency just met 16%

Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,545 miles

offside front inner tyre edge ware

both rear tyres edge ware and perished 2010-2012

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

nearside front inner tyre edge ware

rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 83,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres edge ware and perished 2010-2012

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

nearside front inner tyre edge ware

offside front inner tyre edge ware

rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,415 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2014 66,910 miles

the exhaust centre section has started to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,502 miles

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

the exhaust centre section has started to deteriorate

Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,593 miles

All four brake discs are slightly scored & worn.

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All four brake discs are slightly scored & worn.

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 44,537 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,120 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 30,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CE56 AOU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE56 AOU, 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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CE56 AOU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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