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EY56 VGA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,304 mi
Last recorded159,304 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 159,304 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 144,810 miles

Both front wishbone bushes are perished/deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken/repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Rear inner pads appear to be wearing

rear exhaust heat shield is loose/insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2020 144,775 miles

Headlamp aim not tested o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s has no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Both front wishbone bushes are perished/deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken/repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Rear inner pads appear to be wearing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield is loose/insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2019 136,915 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear seats ()

both front wishbone bushes are perished/deteriorated

both headlights have slightly weak patterns/cloudy lenses

undertray slightly insecure n/s

Fail 6 Aug 2019 136,915 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear seats ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front wishbone bushes are perished/deteriorated

both headlights have slightly weak patterns/cloudy lenses

undertray slightly insecure n/s

Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,529 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (2.5mm & worn on edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Aug 2018 126,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (2.5mm & worn on edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 118,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer deteriorated not blowing

Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,907 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 64,321 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/R registration lamp dull.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,321 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

O/R registration lamp dull.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,175 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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EY56 VGA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY56 VGA, 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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EY56 VGA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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