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CX56 VZE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,427 mi
Last recorded71,427 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 VZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2020 71,427 miles

Offside Front Body component insecure Wing is insecure at lower part near sill due excessive corrosion. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill has a hole. Sills not fully visible due presence of plastic trims. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror arm and plastic support from windscreen. ()

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective On both sides, lens are getting deteriorated and output is slightly reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Has humidity inside. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting corroded on outer part. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension arms at rear are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,418 miles

rear end body and component corroded o/s rear coil spring corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 64,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play track end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear end body and component corroded o/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,578 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper slightly insecure.

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, the rear bushes are getting worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower On both sides the visible parts of sill are presenting superficial corrosion, couldn't inspect more detailed due plastic trims on it.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play The one on steering rack. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Getting deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Mud guard getting insecure on lower part near "A" pillar due excessive corrosion.

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,759 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 48,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Subframe and suspension components have slight corrosion

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,603 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly (noisy)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 24,532 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,402 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,660 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,573 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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CX56 VZE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CX56 VZE, 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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CX56 VZE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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