CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF55 ZDW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,434 mi
Last recorded123,434 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZDW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 123,434 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated/worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

sub-frames corroded/deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2021 123,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms harshly corroded

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

sub-frame corroded/deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2020 117,885 miles

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated

rear brake pads low

windscreen damaged (border line pass)

Fail 3 Feb 2020 117,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated

rear brake pads low

windscreen damaged (border line pass)

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,132 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

play in rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 18 Feb 2019 112,131 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

play in rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,821 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

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

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

Wipers poor

offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2017 101,821 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Wipers poor

offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slighty worn inner egde. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front top mount nosiy on lock to lock.

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge. 205/55r16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sligthy worn inner edge. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge. 205/55r16

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

centre silencer outer skin corroded.

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 94,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slighty worn inner egde. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front top mount nosiy on lock to lock.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge. 205/55r16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sligthy worn inner edge. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge. 205/55r16

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

centre silencer outer skin corroded.

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 86,190 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin coming away

Fail 1 Dec 2015 86,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Discs corroded on inner face

Front Pads appear low

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 6 Dec 2014 76,842 miles

both headlight lenses are cloudy. This is starting to affect the headlight aim

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,320 miles

Advise nearside headlamp pattern poor

Advise offside headlamp pattern poor

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Advise nearside headlamp pattern

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,582 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,976 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,859 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 44,858 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,041 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF55 ZDW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EF55 ZDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF55 ZDW?

You can check the full history of EF55 ZDW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF55 ZDW registered?

EF55 ZDW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is EF55 ZDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 ZDW shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF55 ZDW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF55 ZDW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.