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EK56 RFO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

247,115 mi
Last recorded247,115 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 RFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2026 247,115 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner seal rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2025 234,281 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner seals slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 234,198 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner seals slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 220,473 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 203,167 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 203,167 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement underneath car (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 188,812 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 170,359 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 170,359 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 156,470 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn not exessive rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 142,583 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 132,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 122,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 122,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 111,370 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 111,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 105,949 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,114 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes perished and have slight play

heat shield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,424 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,617 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,596 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,195 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EK56 RFO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK56 RFO, 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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EK56 RFO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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