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EF56 DTX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,080 mi
Last recorded170,080 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 DTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 170,080 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 170,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 165,437 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AT EDGES

Fail 18 Oct 2021 165,437 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AT EDGES

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 160,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 151,516 miles

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

font screen damage centre.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 151,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spy bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

font screen damage centre.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 144,150 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 144,150 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,459 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 125,751 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 125,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2014 117,723 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 8 Sep 2012 89,414 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Sep 2012 89,399 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,445 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,760 miles

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

nearside rear door handle missing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,760 miles

nearside rear door handle missing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,414 miles

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

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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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EF56 DTX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF56 DTX, 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 EF56 DTX registered?

EF56 DTX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is EF56 DTX safe to buy?

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