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EX56 MHV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

158,638 mi
Last recorded158,638 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 MHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 158,638 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 158,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2021 154,443 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2021 154,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 150,756 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 147,518 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose outer cover deteriorating

Nearside Rear seat missing

Offside Rear brake hose cover deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2019 147,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,803 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 125,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 103,182 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 103,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,446 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 89,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,633 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken but sytem supported

Fail 23 Sep 2015 83,633 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken but sytem supported

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,835 miles

advise rear number plate security

advise off side washer jet alinement

advise engine management light on

advise exhaust flexis

Fail 20 Aug 2014 76,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,828 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 69,828 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,154 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 61,154 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,136 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 42,136 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,104 miles

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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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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