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FN56 HZJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,417 mi
Last recorded146,417 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 HZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 146,417 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2018 145,993 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 134,555 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 134,514 miles

Front Lower Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bothsides cloudy on lense (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothsides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort bothsides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,196 miles

7 pin trailer socket fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both headlamp patterns only just visible (borderline)

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 5 Dec 2016 120,182 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

7 pin trailer socket fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both headlamp patterns only just visible (borderline)

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,608 miles

7 pin towbar electrics fitted at time of test, none testable item

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but still visible

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but still visible

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Fail 9 Nov 2015 105,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with yellow tyre chalk (4.1.D.1b)

7 pin towbar electrics fitted at time of test, none testable item

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/1.6/2mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but still visible

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but still visible

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge (BORDERLINE)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 70,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,619 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f indicator starting to show white

n/s/r tyre low on tread on inner edge

o/s/f tyre very low on tread on inner edge

rear number plate backing starting to come away

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,255 miles

undertray fitted on engine

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,922 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FN56 HZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN56 HZJ, 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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FN56 HZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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