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GU56 HJE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,842 mi
Last recorded119,842 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 HJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 119,842 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside door mirror damaged.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes perishing and de-bonding.

Reversing lamps not working.

Various engine oil leaks.

Various rear suspension bushes perishing.

Various rear suspension components corroding.

Fail 20 Aug 2021 119,833 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension spring corroding.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside door mirror damaged.

Offside front tyre heavily perished and worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes perishing and de-bonding.

Reversing lamps not working.

Slight roughness in offside front suspension strut top bearing.

Various engine oil leaks.

Various rear suspension bushes perishing.

Various rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,364 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,372 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive p.a.s. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside mirror temp; repair

Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,363 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 102,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,372 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,472 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes have advanced wear

Front Tyre wearing on inner edges

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm lower outer bushes pershing

Fail 19 Aug 2016 81,472 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes have advanced wear

Front Tyre wearing on inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm lower outer bushes pershing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,774 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 67,774 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,334 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 24 Aug 2013 44,405 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyres are all starting to wear on the inner edges

nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arms rear bushes are slight play in them

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,805 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,919 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,570 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,018 miles

Superficial cuts to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

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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GU56 HJE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU56 HJE, 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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GU56 HJE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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