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ST56 GZO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,813 mi
Last recorded148,813 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 GZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 148,813 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 144,992 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 144,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 140,873 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 140,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Feb 2021 136,624 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2020 130,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,356 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and cracking in tread ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 124,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and cracking in tread ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,681 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,811 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 101,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,584 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,116 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,929 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 68,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 59,427 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,427 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,510 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 48,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,751 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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ST56 GZO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ST56 GZO, 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 ST56 GZO registered?

ST56 GZO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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