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HV56 ZMU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,002 mi
Last recorded154,002 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ZMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 154,002 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 148,935 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 137,030 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 136,806 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,839 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

headlamp lenses misting

Fail 18 Oct 2017 120,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 120,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Fail 14 Oct 2016 104,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2015 86,768 miles

All rear seats missing.

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,733 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 70,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Sep 2012 59,846 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,356 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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HV56 ZMU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HV56 ZMU, 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 HV56 ZMU registered?

HV56 ZMU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is HV56 ZMU safe to buy?

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