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EO56 RUA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

173,572 mi
Last recorded173,572 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 RUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 173,572 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 173,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 161,513 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 161,233 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective can't see beam image on both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 151,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front flex pipes corrosion

oil leak on under side of engine

plastic cover fitted on n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 21 Jul 2023 151,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front flex pipes corrosion

oil leak on under side of engine

plastic cover fitted on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 22 Jul 2022 141,089 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose, centre section

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner faces scored/worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 141,088 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust heatshield loose, centre section

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner faces scored/worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 130,992 miles

Front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 121,525 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 121,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,421 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 117,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet catch faulty

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,469 miles

Both headlight covers becoming deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror assembly becoming insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 1 Nov 2018 110,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section near flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Both headlight covers becoming deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror assembly becoming insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,181 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT , WORN AND PITTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 75,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,064 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 59,064 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 46,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,152 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,698 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 8 Sep 2011 3,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 3,316 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 28,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 28,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 24,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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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EO56 RUA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EO56 RUA, 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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EO56 RUA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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