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FG56 EXU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,607 mi
Last recorded116,607 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 EXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,607 miles

Front Both front tyres have wear on inner treads

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Noise in tyre? when turning road wheel

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 116,595 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

engine very noisy

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 May 2019 113,287 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,594 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 101,507 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 93,989 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 86,769 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 79,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,518 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges.

slight damage to inner rim n/s/f wheel.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,938 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,503 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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FG56 EXU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FG56 EXU, 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 FG56 EXU registered?

FG56 EXU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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