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CK56 CTE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,500 mi
Last recorded123,500 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 CTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 123,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake pads getting low

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2025 109,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 90,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 75,544 miles

Front bonnet latch/lock faulty

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 18 Sep 2023 75,544 miles

Front bonnet latch/lock faulty

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2022 69,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low (outer edge)

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,395 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,881 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,142 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,576 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 36,576 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,204 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,303 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 23,303 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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CK56 CTE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 CK56 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 CK56 CTE registered?

CK56 CTE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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