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PE56 CSO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,253 mi
Last recorded171,253 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 CSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 171,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vechiel is undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 171,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vechiel is undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 166,563 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 166,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 162,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 156,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 155,615 miles

advise both rear shocks getting weak

Pass 9 May 2019 144,779 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 137,049 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 19 May 2018 137,043 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers not checked for cleaning screen. (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 129,221 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 129,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 123,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 116,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 109,073 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 109,073 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,940 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,544 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade deteriating

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,654 miles

both front tyyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 17,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,689 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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PE56 CSO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PE56 CSO, 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 PE56 CSO registered?

PE56 CSO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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