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GJ56 VZA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,155 mi
Last recorded179,155 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 179,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 169,914 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 169,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 153,025 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 135,894 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 135,888 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 118,714 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 118,714 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,835 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 100,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,604 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,018 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,016 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,125 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 37,125 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,830 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 19,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GJ56 VZA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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