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GU56 GVY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,754 mi
Last recorded120,754 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 GVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 120,754 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front shock damp

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

Offside Front seat bracket rear corner loose

brake pedal long travel but working fine

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

damage to outer sills

Fail 5 Feb 2020 117,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

damage to outer sills

Pass 12 Feb 2019 112,404 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 112,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear worn unevenly

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

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 100,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear worn unevenly

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

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,526 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CENTRE PART ON 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside WHEEL ARCH TRIM LOOSE

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,642 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 82,548 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,557 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2012 52,675 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,675 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,999 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,756 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,150 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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GU56 GVY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GU56 GVY, 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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What year was GU56 GVY registered?

GU56 GVY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is GU56 GVY safe to buy?

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