MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
both outer sills starting to rust
front and rear suspension very rusty and starting to corrode
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
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside front coil spring starting to corrode
oil leak on engine
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
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone rear bushes started to split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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EX56 MVM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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