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OY56 ETU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,260 mi
Last recorded179,260 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 ETU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 179,260 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 179,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 164,233 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 131,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 125,149 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 125,149 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 118,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 114,152 miles

STRONG ADVISE:nearside and offside rear main suspension arm front mounting bushes bonding breaking

STRONG ADVISE:nearside rear main suspension arm appears slightly distorted/twisted

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

pin prick hole in nearside front outer cv boot

rear exhaust silencer corroded/poor condition

slight leak at front exhaust flexy pipe

Pass 19 Jan 2011 110,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 110,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 100,039 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW . THEY ARE NOT METAL TO METAL YET.

N/S/F TYRE ON 2MM

Fail 15 Feb 2010 100,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW . THEY ARE NOT METAL TO METAL YET.

N/S/F TYRE ON 2MM

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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OY56 ETU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY56 ETU, 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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OY56 ETU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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