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EK56 NHE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,977 mi
Last recorded136,977 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 NHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 136,977 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 136,977 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 131,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 131,794 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 124,675 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 124,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,010 miles

Nearside side repeater lens taped up

Nearside washer jet requires attention

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 113,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens taped up

Nearside washer jet requires attention

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,512 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

both front tyres worn on inner edge almost to cords

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limits

Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,745 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 72,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,687 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,639 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,329 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 NHE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel 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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

EK56 NHE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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