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GL56 GDO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,736 mi
Last recorded132,736 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 132,736 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 132,735 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion.

Pass 11 Sep 2021 126,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi worn

slight oil leak

underbody has corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2021 126,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi worn

slight oil leak

underbody has corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2020 121,790 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2019 116,543 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,566 miles

Nearside Front roadwheel rim damaged

front flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2017 108,459 miles

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

tyres on limit

Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2016 104,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre bold on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2015 84,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT ADRIFT

Pass 10 May 2014 74,934 miles

both front wish bone inner rear bushes perished

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 7 May 2013 64,046 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,547 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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GL56 GDO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GL56 GDO, 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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GL56 GDO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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