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EA56 FOF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,459 mi
Last recorded155,459 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 FOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 155,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 155,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 144,218 miles

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

engine idle high

Fail 29 Jul 2025 143,946 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine idle high

Pass 23 Jul 2024 118,857 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 118,323 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,211 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seat has movement in base

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,539 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seat has movement in base

Fail 28 Jul 2022 100,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlight lenses faded

drivers seat has movement in base

Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,572 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both polycarbonate lenses foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 92,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both polycarbonate lenses foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,643 miles

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

Rear brake pads very low & discs lipped

Fail 24 Jul 2020 85,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pads very low & discs lipped

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads very low

Fail 23 Jul 2019 77,162 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,551 miles

Drivers seat base has movement but secure

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,294 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,191 miles

advise front and rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Feb 2017 49,189 miles

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

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

advise front and rear brake pads low

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,468 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,887 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 11,529 miles

rear tyres low on tread and worn on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 8,852 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 30 Apr 2012 7,762 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear across the windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,433 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 5,196 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 3,527 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 FOF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FOF, 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 EA56 FOF registered?

EA56 FOF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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