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FG56 GZJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,567 mi
Last recorded137,567 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 GZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 137,567 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 125,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 113,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 105,589 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,153 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn very low on in side edge

washer bottel cap missing

Fail 6 Oct 2014 93,153 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn very low on in side edge

washer bottel cap missing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,722 miles

advise n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes de-bonding/deteriorating

advise n/s/f outer wheel rim damage

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,165 miles

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 66,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust rear section corroded in places

Fail 14 Sep 2011 59,307 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

exhaust rear section corroded in places

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,392 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,380 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 GZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG56 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

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

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