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YR56 EPC

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

84,806 mi
Last recorded84,806 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 EPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 84,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 82,934 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover insecure unlikely to be detached

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside ,Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 82,934 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover insecure unlikely to be detached

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside ,Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 79,930 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heatshield insecure unlikely to be detached

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover insecure unlikely to be detached

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside ,Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 79,930 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Heatshield insecure unlikely to be detached

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover insecure unlikely to be detached

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside ,Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,665 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside headlamp has slight play

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,784 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 74,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,502 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 71,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,688 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 64,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,563 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 59,563 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 54,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,196 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 49,196 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 43,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 43,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 35,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 29,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front bumper damage but not sharp edge

n/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or plys

Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front bumper damage but not sharp edge

n/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or plys

Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outter edge

Pass 25 Jun 2011 19,807 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear quater and rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2010 15,706 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear quater and rear bumper damaged

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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YR56 EPC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YR56 EPC, 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 YR56 EPC registered?

YR56 EPC is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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