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GJ56 KBE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,232 mi
Last recorded106,232 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 KBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 106,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges no cords visible time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 97,675 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges no cords visible time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,171 miles

Brake fluid requires topping up

Front brake disc inner surfaces are lipped

Front indicator bulbs are discolouring

Front windscreen washer jets require adjustment

Nearside front inner wheel rim is buckled

Offside front serpentine belt cover is broken and close to driveshaft

STRONG ADVISE - Both front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes are becoming unbonded

STRONG ADVISE - Front brake pads are worn

Temporary tape repair to drivers side door mirror surround

Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,056 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,260 miles

both headlamp lenses fading

child seat fitted

front brake discs rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2015 71,074 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

both headlamp lenses fading

child seat fitted

front brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,100 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

rear exhaust hangers in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,027 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,396 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 41,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 33,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,989 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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GJ56 KBE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ56 KBE, 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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GJ56 KBE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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