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EF56 FVL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,643 mi
Last recorded140,643 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 FVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 140,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

n/side front as damage on the wing

Fail 4 Nov 2022 140,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

n/side front as damage on the wing

Pass 29 Nov 2021 137,638 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 137,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 134,062 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2019 130,282 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 126,087 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))

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 122,283 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 117,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 112,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,454 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,445 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,674 miles

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

Offside front and nearside front steering rack spindles have slight play.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 61,674 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside front and nearside front steering rack spindles have slight play.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,399 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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EF56 FVL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF56 FVL, 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 EF56 FVL registered?

EF56 FVL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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