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CV56 EXA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 EXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 110,212 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 108,408 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 107,624 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 106,845 miles

7 Pin Socket INOP

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bushes Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 106,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

7 Pin Socket INOP

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bushes Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 106,025 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 105,505 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 104,495 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,506 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 102,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 97,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 95,626 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 93,723 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 83,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,736 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 58,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,552 miles

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

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

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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CV56 EXA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CV56 EXA, 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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CV56 EXA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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