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CE56 EPU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,777 mi
Last recorded168,777 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 EPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 168,777 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 155,347 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 155,342 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 141,451 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section weak

Fail 25 Feb 2019 141,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section weak

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,870 miles

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 15 Oct 2016 120,530 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 120,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,999 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 110,999 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,397 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,538 miles

exhaust back box poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2013 85,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust back box poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2012 75,449 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2011 65,549 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,549 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,730 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 EPU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

CE56 EPU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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