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FG56 GZH

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,894 mi
Last recorded163,894 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 GZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 163,894 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2025 163,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 155,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 147,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 135,294 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 130,797 miles

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

headlamps need polish

Pass 26 Oct 2020 127,568 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamp glasses dull

Pass 17 Apr 2019 121,383 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 121,379 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dull (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,491 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,299 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 105,294 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 79,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 79,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,530 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,126 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,828 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,405 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 37,025 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 GZH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

FG56 GZH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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