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GV56 EAM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,248 mi
Last recorded99,248 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 EAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 96,982 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 92,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 81,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 77,872 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,157 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,583 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,681 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,515 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,216 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 26,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,679 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 15,434 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 10,150 miles

both front tyres sidewall damage

Pass 14 Sep 2009 2,579 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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GV56 EAM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GV56 EAM, 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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GV56 EAM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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