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DY56 TSV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,525 mi
Last recorded60,525 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 TSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 60,525 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 60,310 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Poor focus on both headlights

Pass 8 Nov 2024 52,216 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 52,194 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 45,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,478 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,917 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 44,796 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 44,326 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 43,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 40,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,502 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,391 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,575 miles

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

side wall cracking n/s/r

Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,923 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DY56 TSV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc 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 DY56 TSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY56 TSV registered?

DY56 TSV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 October 2006.

Is DY56 TSV safe to buy?

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