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OY56 EXF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,115 mi
Last recorded262,115 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 EXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 262,115 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 252,194 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2022 252,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2021 242,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD IS INSECURE

Fail 2 Nov 2021 242,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD IS INSECURE

Pass 3 Nov 2020 229,813 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 229,807 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 216,891 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 195,074 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 179,894 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 167,616 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 153,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,795 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,577 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,750 miles

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

front brake discs worn thin

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,278 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16W

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 72,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16W

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 60,817 miles

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

unable to fully inspect rear setablets due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,817 miles

unable to fully inspect rear setablets due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,439 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming low on tread 3mm 205/55/16W

Fail 16 Oct 2009 45,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre becoming low on tread 3mm 205/55/16W

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 EXF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OY56 EXF, 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 OY56 EXF registered?

OY56 EXF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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