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GV56 HVY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,207 mi
Last recorded115,207 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 115,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 115,207 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,854 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 103,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 102,632 miles

Coolant level is low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights need a polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 93,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 91,279 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 91,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,289 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 85,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,846 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2018 73,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,366 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit 205 55 16

Fail 28 Nov 2017 70,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit 205 55 16

Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,659 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,801 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2015 55,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,351 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,206 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,876 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,490 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,905 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,968 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 HVY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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