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EA56 ZHL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,708 mi
Last recorded155,708 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 ZHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 155,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread close to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 143,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense / cover faded affecting beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense / cover faded affecting beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread close to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,892 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2020 131,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 123,145 miles

Coolant leak ()

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2018 116,133 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,532 miles

both front lower arms rear support bushes becoming deteriorated / slight flexing developing

front no plate becoming slightly deteriorated

underside / panelling / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,708 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald inner edge to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in centre tread band (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn inner edge to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn bald inner edge worn to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Front recommend tracking check

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread wear uneven

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,238 miles

both front tyre on legal limit

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 49,238 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,312 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 40,312 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 31,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 25,281 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 25,281 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 ZHL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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