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ET55 CFL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,163 mi
Last recorded161,163 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 CFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 161,163 miles

Central exhaust box is corroded and outer skin coming away from box

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower part of wing where meets sill is corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip in upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower part of wing where meets sill is corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail box is slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

has slight engine oil leak around sump and bottom of engine area

Fail 29 Jul 2019 161,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure centre rear bracket broken and rear bracket is made of jubilee clips (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill is excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill is excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box is corroded outer skin coming away from box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front lower part of wing corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip in upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower part of wing corroded

has slight engine oil leak around sump and bottom of engine area

Pass 9 Jul 2018 138,345 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2st last mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill,1st skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrtion to both sills

Fail 3 Jul 2018 137,637 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated + has play in it (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2st last mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill,1st skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear spring clips on calpers missing

slight corrtion to both sills

Pass 29 Jul 2017 131,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,972 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 119,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust hanger broken at rear pipe

heat sheild insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2015 119,117 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust hanger broken at rear pipe

heat sheild insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2014 111,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to check center rear seat belt due to seat being folded down

windscreen has damage outside the swept area not effecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 12 Apr 2014 111,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to check center rear seat belt due to seat being folded down

windscreen has damage outside the swept area not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,791 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

rear heatshield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 91,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screen wash cap

Fail 15 Mar 2011 82,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screen wash cap

Pass 2 Apr 2010 59,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 46,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,072 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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ET55 CFL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ET55 CFL, 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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ET55 CFL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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