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EA56 ZXG

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,259 mi
Last recorded138,259 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 ZXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 138,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust emitting light blue smoke emissions only just met

Pass 11 Nov 2024 125,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp slightly lose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 125,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp slightly lose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,829 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,053 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and front bracket missing.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filler outer cover missing.

Fail 21 Nov 2022 113,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and front bracket missing.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn heavily on inner edge, recommend replacing very soon. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel filler outer cover missing.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,082 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

unable to test sills fully due to side skirts

Fail 16 Nov 2021 102,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

unable to test sills fully due to side skirts

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,430 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 84,404 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,223 miles

slight fluffing to o/s/f seat belt

Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,484 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,335 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,477 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,841 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,518 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,051 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 ZXG is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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