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EX56 DLE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,300 mi
Last recorded110,300 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 DLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 110,300 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 110,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 106,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,469 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,439 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 98,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,805 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,397 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,350 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,423 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 83,397 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,665 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,327 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 58,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,194 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 48,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,445 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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EX56 DLE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DLE, 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 EX56 DLE registered?

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

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