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EX56 DKY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,532 mi
Last recorded125,532 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 DKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 125,532 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

'Engine Systems Fault' message on dashboard

Both front plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorated slightly reducing the light output

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine has oil leaks

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake caliper anti-rattle spring is missing

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

Slight under body corrosion in places

Suspect diesel injector seals are leaking

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, rear bushes have movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,487 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / both arms / all bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 115,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / both arms / all bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,664 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

induction boost pipe has slight pressure leak

rear exhaust shield insecure

turbo exhaust gasket has slight leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,041 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four brake discs corroded

Lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,835 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wish bone bushes starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,135 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 87,135 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)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 77,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat has a fault on rear corner mounting no obviouse fault found

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,076 miles

drivers seat has a fault on rear corner mounting no obviouse fault found

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,051 miles

damage to windscreen

front tyres at 1.6mm

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,837 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 44,837 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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EX56 DKY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX56 DKY, 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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EX56 DKY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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