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EA56 FMF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,120 mi
Last recorded185,120 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 FMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 185,120 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 176,853 miles

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure MIRROR (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 65,594 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure MIRROR (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 158,678 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 158,649 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 145,853 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 145,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 140,452 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS, Strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,103 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,486 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 78,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,686 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,649 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 61,649 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front discs and pads worn/require checking

Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,292 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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EA56 FMF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EA56 FMF, 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 FMF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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