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ST56 NEU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,105 mi
Last recorded101,105 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 NEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2021 101,105 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded obscured by trim

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,718 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 100,567 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,363 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 95,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,756 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,756 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,715 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 52,715 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,804 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,161 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 21,065 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 21,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NEU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

ST56 NEU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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