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EX56 HWB

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,157 mi
Last recorded107,157 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 HWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 107,157 miles

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))

Fail 2 May 2022 107,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,472 miles

Engine systems fault displayed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamps beam patterns poor.

Fail 11 Jul 2019 94,472 miles

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.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,689 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,039 miles

advise headlamps beam patterns poor.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 58,039 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,370 miles

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.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 48,370 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,641 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,021 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 30,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,469 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,511 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,862 miles

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.

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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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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