MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil filter rusty and leaking slightly
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil filter rusty and leaking slightly
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear brake hose outer cover deteriorating
Nearside Rear seat missing
Offside Rear brake hose cover deteriorating
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear brake hose outer cover deteriorating
Nearside Rear seat missing
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()
Offside Rear brake hose cover deteriorating
engine oil level low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear chassis rusty surface
Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear chassis rusty surface
Offside Rear shocker cover insecure
Rear seats missing
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear chassis rusty surface
Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear chassis rusty surface
Offside Rear shocker cover insecure
Rear seats missing
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear seats missing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear seats missing
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Park brake efficiency only just met
headlight lenses deteriorated
rear exhaust mount broken but sytem supported
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
headlight lenses deteriorated
rear exhaust mount broken but sytem supported
advise rear number plate security
advise off side washer jet alinement
advise engine management light on
advise exhaust flexis
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
advise engine management light on
advise exhaust flexis
advise off side washer jet alinement
advise rear number plate security
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 MHV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 MHV, 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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EX56 MHV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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