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ET55 HLY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,695 mi
Last recorded129,695 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 HLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 129,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 118,620 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 118,616 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 104,088 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,522 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,161 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,196 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,834 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 50,676 miles

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

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

child seat fitted near side rear

off side rear seat belt slightly slow returning

off side rear tyre getting low inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

off side and near side front tyres getting alittle low inner edges

off side rear tyre getting alittle low inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,515 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 43,515 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S & O/S/Front Wipers Smearing.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 38,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,857 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,002 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,236 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,135 miles

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 20,761 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,761 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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ET55 HLY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET55 HLY, 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 ET55 HLY registered?

ET55 HLY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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