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FM56 UFE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,303 mi
Last recorded183,303 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 UFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 183,303 miles

emissions just met req

Fail 18 Oct 2018 183,303 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

emissions just met req

Pass 18 May 2016 177,989 miles

eml on

rear brake pads low

Fail 18 May 2016 177,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 May 2015 153,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine mang light on

Fail 21 May 2015 153,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine mang light on

engine oil below min and oil warning light on at idle

Pass 9 May 2014 131,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

mil light iluminated emissions ok

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly feathering slightly

Fail 9 May 2014 131,671 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

mil light iluminated emissions ok

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly feathering slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,655 miles

Both number plate lamps dim

Engine MIL light on

Oil leak

Rattle from engine on start up

Rear brake discs scored and corroded

Rear exhaust hanger adrift

Fail 24 Apr 2013 96,655 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both number plate lamps dim

Engine MIL light on

Oil leak

Rattle from engine on start up

Rear brake discs scored and corroded

Rear exhaust hanger adrift

Front brake pads starting to break up(pad material moving)

Pass 8 May 2012 71,054 miles

advise engine oil leak underside

advise rattle from engine on start/up??

Pass 23 May 2011 46,816 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,951 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,951 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 42,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 31,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FM56 UFE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FM56 UFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM56 UFE registered?

FM56 UFE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is FM56 UFE safe to buy?

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