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EF56 OOW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,968 mi
Last recorded146,968 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 OOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 146,968 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central system/silencer deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp outputs slightly diminished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges, cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn uneven,, 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s and n/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

n/s/f bumper, marked

windscreen, stone chips

Fail 21 Feb 2019 146,968 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle had diesel engine runaway, while carrying out first rev for emissions test. await customers consent before proceeding further. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central system/silencer deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp outputs slightly diminished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges, cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn uneven,, 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s and n/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

engine oil level very low on dip stick

n/s/f bumper, marked

windscreen, stone chips

Pass 19 Feb 2018 138,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense,, beam image and output slightly diminished (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges,, cut in outer sidewall,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s and n/s front,, inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

n/s/f bumper marked

slight noise from o/s/.r suspension,, recommend check

Fail 5 Feb 2018 137,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire/cords showing on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML warning light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense,, beam image and output slightly diminished (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges,, cut in outer sidewall,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s and n/s front,, inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

engine oil , on min on dip stick,, recommend attention ASAP

n/s/f bumper marked

slight noise from o/s/.r suspension,, recommend check

Pass 22 Feb 2017 129,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn slightly uneven,, 2.2mm in place,, ,recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer deteriotrated

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

n/s/f bumper marked

Fail 14 Feb 2017 129,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn slightly uneven,, 2.2mm in place,, ,recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer deteriotrated

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

n/s/f bumper marked

Pass 19 Feb 2016 121,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 114,668 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,130 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 109,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 101,224 miles

Front and rear discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Traction control warning lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 101,213 miles

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

Front and rear discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Traction control warning lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,504 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,406 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 52,127 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 OOW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF56 OOW, 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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EF56 OOW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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