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CE56 TVF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,944 mi
Last recorded95,944 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 TVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 95,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 89,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 85,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 81,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,678 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,201 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,191 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,916 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,113 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,785 miles

cracks in tyre wall due to age

Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,436 miles

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

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn.

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,047 miles

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)

Nearside and offside front brake discs and pads slightly worn.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 30,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 9,860 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 9,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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CE56 TVF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE56 TVF, 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 CE56 TVF registered?

CE56 TVF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is CE56 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 TVF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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