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HW56 GVT

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,770 mi
Last recorded89,770 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 GVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,770 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 89,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,706 miles

Nearside front and offside front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated, close to masking beam patterns

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 30 Sep 2019 86,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum prior to test

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

Nearside front and offside front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated, close to masking beam patterns

No engine oil reading on dipstick prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,435 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 82,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 77,101 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Fail 30 Sep 2017 77,101 miles

Offside 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)

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,806 miles

Both rear anti roll bar links have slight play.

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

O/s/f inner driveshaft boot damp

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

Slight exhaust blow from manifold / downpipe area.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,448 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,147 miles

rear silencer getting weak.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,603 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,531 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,313 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 4,789 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 4,734 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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HW56 GVT is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 HW56 GVT, 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 HW56 GVT registered?

HW56 GVT is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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