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EJ56 TXO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,467 mi
Last recorded137,467 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 TXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 137,467 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle rusty & parts & front axle & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty & covers on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wings rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2024 130,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 130,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 122,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts & rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 115,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under body

Fail 28 Oct 2022 115,008 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under body

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 100,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 100,509 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,325 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 88,598 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,688 miles

Offside Rear h/brake low

Rear exhaust loos

Pass 29 Oct 2016 74,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,102 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 48,867 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 40,164 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,277 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 19,460 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 19,460 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,777 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 TXO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EJ56 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

EJ56 TXO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is EJ56 TXO safe to buy?

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