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EK56 VMF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,480 mi
Last recorded136,480 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 VMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 136,480 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 21 Nov 2019 123,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Will need replacing soon ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

The middle exhaust hanger is corroded/weak

Fail 11 Nov 2019 123,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Will need replacing soon ()

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

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

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

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

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

The middle exhaust hanger is corroded/weak

Pass 3 Nov 2018 108,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worse & starting to go out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,304 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING

EXHAUST FLEX JOINT WEAK/ REAR HANGER FRACTURED FROM PIPE

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

Nearside Front Upper STRUT BEARING CREAK

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output PLASTIC COVER DETERIORATED (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output PLASTIC COVER DETERIORATED (1.7.5a)

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

SLIGHT DISTORTION OF TYRE TREAD N/S/R

UNDERBODY HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Fail 15 Nov 2017 97,304 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING

EXHAUST FLEX JOINT WEAK/ REAR HANGER FRACTURED FROM PIPE

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

Nearside Front Upper STRUT BEARING CREAK

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output PLASTIC COVER DETERIORATED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output PLASTIC COVER DETERIORATED (1.7.5a)

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

SLIGHT DISTORTION OF TYRE TREAD N/S/R

UNDERBODY HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,969 miles

Exhaust tail pipe bracket insecure

Head lamps have slight hazing on lens

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,928 miles

Both headlight beam image poor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,280 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 63,250 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 May 2013 63,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2012 56,280 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2011 45,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,235 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 VMF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

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

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