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EF56 UVH

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

213,546 mi
Last recorded213,546 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 UVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 213,546 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 213,546 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 205,028 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 191,416 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 167,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Store started to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 157,530 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

handbrake system has been changed from a electronic to manual handbrake system so warning light on dash does not work to car speck

Fail 20 Aug 2021 157,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

handbrake system has been changed from a electronic to manual handbrake system so warning light on dash does not work to car speck

Pass 29 Jul 2020 152,162 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 145,048 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 145,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 137,229 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 137,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 128,276 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 122,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,420 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 92,250 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,342 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 79,336 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 69,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,219 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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EF56 UVH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF56 UVH, 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 EF56 UVH registered?

EF56 UVH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is EF56 UVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 UVH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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