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EJ56 FXF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,282 mi
Last recorded163,282 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 FXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 163,282 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 157,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 157,956 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 151,292 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 144,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Spare wheel fitted

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 138,933 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 135,717 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 121,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 113,839 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 113,839 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,930 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 107,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,816 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 103,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,286 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 94,334 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyre treads worn on inner edges

movement in lower wishbone bushes

Fail 11 Dec 2013 89,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyre treads worn on inner edges

movement in lower wishbone bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,416 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,759 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 52,759 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,290 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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EJ56 FXF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EJ56 FXF, 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 EJ56 FXF registered?

EJ56 FXF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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