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EK56 LPY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,882 mi
Last recorded117,882 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 117,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 116,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,119 miles

n/s/r wheel outer rim damaged

o/s/r tyre's getting low inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,624 miles

exhaust rear hanger broken off but system still secure

Fail 17 Oct 2019 110,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear hanger broken off but system still secure

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy uneven inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear hanger broken off but system still secure

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,858 miles

exhaust front hanger broken off but system still secure

heavy uneven inner edge wear to n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,380 miles

both front wishbone back bushes perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (1.7.5a)

both front wishbone back bushes perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,466 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded off but system still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavy wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,908 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 58,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,051 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 49,051 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,483 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EK56 LPY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LPY, 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 LPY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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