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CE56 ELU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,005 mi
Last recorded130,005 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ELU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 130,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion underside

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 111,628 miles

Front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2021 100,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,386 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,633 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,975 miles

Offside Rear tyre nearing wear bands

power steering pump damp

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,868 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,409 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,382 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 42,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,469 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED INNER CANVAS AND PLY NOT YET VISIBLE

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,103 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,305 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 29,305 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,632 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,542 miles

Advise dent in n/s outer sill area

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

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

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 ELU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CE56 ELU, 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 CE56 ELU registered?

CE56 ELU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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