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PO56 ZXV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,003 mi
Last recorded102,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 102,003 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,073 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 92,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down too minimum tread depth markers. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 85,689 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 85,586 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,107 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 81,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,955 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 72,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 61,581 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre is wprn on the outer tyre wall

n/s/r tyre has blocking effect on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has blocking effect on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2015 57,376 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre is wprn on the outer tyre wall

n/s/r tyre has blocking effect on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has blocking effect on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,647 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 19 Jul 2013 43,426 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,426 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,446 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,914 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,296 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,014 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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PO56 ZXV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PO56 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

PO56 ZXV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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