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EJ56 JVL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,867 mi
Last recorded127,867 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 JVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 127,867 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 123,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective len dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 123,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective len dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 123,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade also split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear subframe badly corroded but no holes

Pass 8 Oct 2020 119,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge markers worn away (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 119,913 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge markers worn away (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 112,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 95,717 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,714 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,485 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 90,485 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,276 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,177 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,215 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 69,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,602 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,384 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,865 miles

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

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

SURFACE RUST ON ALL BRAKE DISCS

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,130 miles

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

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

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

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EJ56 JVL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EJ56 JVL, 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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EJ56 JVL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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