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YG56 EMJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,724 mi
Last recorded47,724 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 47,724 miles

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

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

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

Rear Underbody Suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2022 47,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Underbody Suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,801 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 40,800 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,966 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,188 miles

front exhaust flexy rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,895 miles

exhaust flexy rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,130 miles

handbrake just meets minimum requirements

poor headlamp patterns due to poor lenses

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,081 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,002 miles

front tyres bald inner edge

front wishbone rear bushes perished

towbar socket covers broken

Fail 15 Sep 2014 29,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front tyres bald inside

front wishbone rear bushes perished

towbar socket covers broken

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,194 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 24,192 miles

Nearside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,675 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,184 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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YG56 EMJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG56 EMJ, 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 YG56 EMJ registered?

YG56 EMJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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