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CE56 LZU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,697 mi
Last recorded121,697 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 LZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,697 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Need a buff. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 113,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 107,927 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts are on 3mm also worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2020 107,816 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts are on 3mm also worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,165 miles

both rear tyres perishing badly

front exhaust flexi weak

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,399 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 8 Dec 2017 88,362 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 3 Dec 2016 78,642 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner rack very slight play

Offside Front indicator starting to show white light

Fail 3 Dec 2016 78,642 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlight lenses very dirty (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner rack very slight play

Offside Front indicator starting to show white light

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,276 miles

OSR seat belt slow to retract

child seats fitted

front & rear discs lipped

Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

cracks in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre badly on edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,030 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,428 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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CE56 LZU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

CE56 LZU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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