MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Slightly Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wipers Smearing
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated But Not Excessive
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp Cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wipers Smearing
Nearside Front Outer Tyre Sidewall Has A Groove Due To Under Inflation
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated But Not Excessive
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp Cloudy
Engine systems fault displayed
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
headlamps beam patterns poor.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Engine systems fault displayed
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
headlamps beam patterns poor.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
advise headlamps beam patterns poor.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)
advise headlamps beam patterns poor.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (6.3.1d)
advise nearside front tyre close to wear bars.
advise offside front tyre cracking in treads.
advise offside rear tyre close to wear bars.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (6.3.1d)
advise nearside front tyre close to wear bars.
advise offside front tyre cracking in treads.
advise offside rear tyre close to wear bars.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine under cover fitted
n/s/front tyre low 2mm
n/s/rear tyre low 2mm
o/s/rear tyre low 3mm
slight mark on rear number plate
lower engine cover fitted
rear tyres slightly cracking
rear tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX56 HWB is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 EX56 HWB, 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 EX56 HWB registered?
EX56 HWB is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 September 2006.
Is EX56 HWB safe to buy?
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