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FH55 OAW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,804 mi
Last recorded106,804 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 OAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 106,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,575 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,193 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,920 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,917 miles

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))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,708 miles

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 14 Nov 2018 98,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 13 Nov 2017 94,060 miles

headlamp images deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2017 94,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlamp images deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,618 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,719 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 79,719 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,124 miles

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

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 21 Oct 2014 70,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,103 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,816 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,527 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,976 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 39,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,146 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 31,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 21,831 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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FH55 OAW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FH55 OAW, 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 FH55 OAW registered?

FH55 OAW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is FH55 OAW safe to buy?

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