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EX56 MVM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,486 mi
Last recorded104,486 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,486 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 104,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rea inner sills starting to rust and corrode

front and rear suspension getting very rusty and starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jan 2022 99,921 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rea inner sills starting to rust and corrode

front and rear suspension getting very rusty and starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,235 miles

both outer sills starting to rust

front and rear suspension very rusty and starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jan 2021 97,223 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills starting to rust

front and rear suspension very rusty and starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,790 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 92,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,464 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 78,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front coil spring starting to corrode

oil leak on engine

Fail 25 Jul 2017 64,607 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front coil spring starting to corrode

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,611 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone rear bushes started to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,455 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,704 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,091 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 MVM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

EX56 MVM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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