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ET55 JZM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,062 mi
Last recorded126,062 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 JZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 126,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 122,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around the spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around the spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 119,185 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 119,127 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 114,894 miles

Underside checked through thick underseal.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,733 miles

Subframes and suspension components checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,099 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Subframes and suspension components checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,545 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 17 May 2018 94,303 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Inner faces of front brake discs are worn & corroded.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken, but exhaust is secure.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,473 miles

Rear sub-frame corroded

covers and trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear sub-frame corroded

covers and trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 79,705 miles

Brake discs are corroded.

Child seat fitted o/s rear.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Rear tyres are close to the limit.

Pass 19 May 2015 72,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are starting to corrode.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 65,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 65,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 57,554 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Pass 15 May 2012 49,109 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,222 miles

Rear tyres are starting to get close to the limit.

Some wear on brake discs.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JZM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange 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 JZM, 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 JZM registered?

ET55 JZM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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