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EK56 KAE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,879 mi
Last recorded125,879 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 125,879 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 125,879 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 117,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 107,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,443 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 99,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,478 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 94,510 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,544 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,613 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,164 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner tread starting to wear

Fail 7 Nov 2012 63,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,123 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,444 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 KAE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EK56 KAE, 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 EK56 KAE registered?

EK56 KAE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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