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HW56 ESF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,873 mi
Last recorded162,873 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 ESF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 162,873 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 162,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 159,815 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated

parking brake only just met requirements

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 17 Jul 2018 157,393 miles

headlamp lens's deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 155,150 miles

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

headlamps detiriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 152,608 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 152,608 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 136,403 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 136,403 miles

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

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,131 miles

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 14 Jul 2014 117,131 miles

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

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

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 28 Jun 2013 98,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,035 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 67,035 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,965 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s front suspension arm bush deteriorated/ has movement

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,965 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s front suspension arm bush deteriorated/ has movement

Pass 17 Jul 2010 30,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,780 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 18,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HW56 ESF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW56 ESF, 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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HW56 ESF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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