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OY56 EXM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,055 mi
Last recorded100,055 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 EXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,055 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,104 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 89,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,783 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 71,162 miles

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

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,604 miles

Front Lower Rear wishbone bushes perished slight movement

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,761 miles

All Tyres Perishing

Rear Section Of Exhaust Corroded/Deteriorating

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,322 miles

Slight Play In Front Lower Suspension Arms Rear Bushes

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 47,322 miles

Slight Play In Front Lower Suspension Arms Rear Bushes

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 43,734 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,469 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 33,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,746 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 29,746 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,145 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,884 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 EXM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

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

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