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EA56 BBZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,500 mi
Last recorded158,500 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 BBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 158,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corroded through . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounts have considerable movement but not clear with covers fitted which is excessive . (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and on outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable end nipple is corroded heavily . (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated and borderline . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe either side of joint is corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 153,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 142,513 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,468 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,433 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 116,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,294 miles

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

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

emergency fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 108,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

emergency fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,613 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emergency fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,400 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,068 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror poor security

Fail 14 Oct 2014 84,956 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside door mirror poor security

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 81,068 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,801 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,326 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 63,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,964 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,676 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EA56 BBZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA56 BBZ, 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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EA56 BBZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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