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DU56 DCE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,217 mi
Last recorded98,217 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 DCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 98,217 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,412 miles

Nearside Outer sill dented

Fail 24 Jun 2025 88,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill dented

Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,903 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 20 Jun 2024 78,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2023 68,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2023 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2022 56,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to ns sill

perrishing to nsr tyre

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,395 miles

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

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

damage to n/s sill.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,312 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2018 30,312 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,046 miles

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

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,628 miles

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

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 29,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 28,968 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged/insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2015 28,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged/insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,110 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,557 miles

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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DU56 DCE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU56 DCE, 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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DU56 DCE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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