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EK56 KNS

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,303 mi
Last recorded148,303 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 KNS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 148,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 148,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 140,418 miles

coolant found very low ! toped up with water please check level regularly and repair if necessary

front exhaust heat shield is lose and rattling

front lower arm bushes are perished and soft

front of exhaust is very rusty

front tyres are worn on edges esp inner

Fail 24 Sep 2018 140,380 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coolant found very low ! toped up with water please check level regularly and repair if necessary

front exhaust heat shield is lose and rattling

front lower arm bushes are perished and soft

front of exhaust is very rusty

front tyres are worn on edges esp inner

headlamps have deteorated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 134,367 miles

Both of the headlamp lenses are becoming dull.

The engine management lamp is on.

The engine oil level was found to be below the minimum mark prior to test.

The front suspension lower arm rear bushes are delaminating.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 134,367 miles

Both of the headlamp lenses are becoming dull.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The engine management lamp is on.

The engine oil level was found to be below the minimum mark prior to test.

The front suspension lower arm rear bushes are delaminating.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 125,753 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Windscreeen washer bottle lid missing

Fail 26 Sep 2016 125,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger has come away from exhaust due to rust (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on dashboard

Exhaust heat shield has come loose.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails. ()

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

Windscreeen washer bottle lid missing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,207 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 104,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,771 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 90,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,792 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,368 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 KNS is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KNS, 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 KNS registered?

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

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