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PO56 ZTE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,969 mi
Last recorded114,969 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 ZTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 114,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 114,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted and has no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 100,849 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 100,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,766 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 96,726 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,723 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight wear lip on brake discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,220 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on edge 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 84,612 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 84,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,785 miles

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,588 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 66,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,593 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,805 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,542 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 43,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,396 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,513 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 24,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,005 miles

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

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

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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PO56 ZTE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol 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 PO56 ZTE, 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 PO56 ZTE registered?

PO56 ZTE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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