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EA56 ZVJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,335 mi
Last recorded71,335 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 71,335 miles

Central exhaust box has a slight blow

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,199 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 65,558 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 61,424 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,146 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 58,146 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 55,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,003 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 53,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 49,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,765 miles

Front lower arm bushes worn

Nearside front brake disc worn and scored

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Sep 2017 44,765 miles

Front lower arm bushes worn

Nearside front brake disc worn and scored

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,971 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,041 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 39,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,274 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 ZVJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

EA56 ZVJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is EA56 ZVJ safe to buy?

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