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GF55 XVL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,936 mi
Last recorded116,936 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 116,936 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 116,936 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 115,185 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,037 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 112,355 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 112,350 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))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 108,681 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 105,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,694 miles

Damage to nsf sill area

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 101,694 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Damage to nsf sill area

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,044 miles

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

damage to n/s sill panel

rear discs lipped

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,142 miles

centre rear seatbelt slow to retract

neaside front outer sill damaged

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 86,011 miles

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

nearside front outer sill damaged

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Jan 2013 75,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 59,748 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,353 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 30,243 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,411 miles

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)

Front tyres on legal limit

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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GF55 XVL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF55 XVL, 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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GF55 XVL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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