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YH56 CTE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,480 mi
Last recorded129,480 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 CTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 129,480 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,761 miles

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded.

front exhaust bracket corroded through.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 114,761 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded.

both rear tyres worn unevenly and to limit on inner edges.

front exhaust bracket corroded through.

nearside front tyre worn to wear indicators in tread centre.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2014 95,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside spotlight lens broken.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 80,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside spotlight lens broken.

rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken away.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,723 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,693 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 45,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,646 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 37,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat (inner rear)bit loose

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,769 miles

drivers seat (inner rear)bit loose

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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YH56 CTE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YH56 CTE, 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 YH56 CTE registered?

YH56 CTE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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