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OY56 EUZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,676 mi
Last recorded149,676 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 EUZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2025 149,676 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2025 149,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 144,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 138,292 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2023 138,196 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2022 131,425 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 131,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,065 miles

exhaust system flaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 121,820 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,052 miles

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

exhaust corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 113,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,480 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner and outer tread low

Offside Rear Damage

Fail 11 Aug 2017 92,480 miles

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement Border (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner and outer tread low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Damage

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,010 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 81,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,894 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 71,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,466 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,253 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low and on inner edges.

nearside rear brake performance low just passed the legal requirements.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,241 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low and on inner edges.

nearside rear brake performance low just passed the legal requirements.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,524 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,538 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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OY56 EUZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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