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EK56 GNY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,514 mi
Last recorded114,514 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 GNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 114,514 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe rear mtg broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge + perished/cracked + multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 114,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe rear mtg broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge + perished/cracked + multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 113,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 113,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 110,610 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 110,606 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,013 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension arms very rusty

Underside rusty in places

Fail 28 Feb 2023 107,013 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension arms very rusty

Underside rusty in places

Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,484 miles

front grill missing

Pass 9 Jan 2021 101,102 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,113 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Jul 2019 84,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil level low and engine rattles.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,454 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working NO SCREENWASH (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,385 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 77,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,288 miles

front lower wishbone bushes splitting .. movement in bushes

rear exhaust support broken

Fail 13 Jul 2016 73,288 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front lower wishbone bushes splitting .. movement in bushes

offside rear tyre worn close to cords

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,144 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished and split

nearside front tyre wearing and worn on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing low and bald on inner tread

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,442 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges(205.55.16)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 48,442 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges(205.55.16)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,954 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,365 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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EK56 GNY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EK56 GNY, 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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EK56 GNY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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