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EX56 MWU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,000 mi
Last recorded134,000 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 MWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 134,000 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 133,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no oil and engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 129,696 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mount detached but system is supported (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bushes both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 121,144 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bushes on both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,940 miles

Rear bushes on front suspension arms perished and starting to wear.

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and detached but system is supported.

Fail 17 Nov 2022 112,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit.

Rear bushes on front suspension arms perished and starting to wear.

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and detached but system is supported.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 102,766 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 102,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,921 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Fail 17 Dec 2020 97,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Nail in nearside front inner tyre wall.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,801 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 92,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 86,038 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges to legal limit.

Rear tyres worn to indicators.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 86,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edges to legal limit.

Rear tyres worn to indicators.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,800 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Rear bushes on front wishbones perished and starting to detach.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,325 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 70,325 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear bushes on front suspension arms perished and starting to detach.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,325 miles

Engine management light on.

Heat shield insecure.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,309 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,044 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,343 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,447 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,748 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 MWU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EX56 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

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

Is EX56 MWU safe to buy?

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