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FG56 LCF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,511 mi
Last recorded122,511 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2025 122,499 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components and rear sub frame.

Fail 7 Nov 2024 118,247 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components and rear sub frame.

Pass 3 Nov 2023 114,283 miles

surface corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension components,

Fail 3 Nov 2023 114,283 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension components,

Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,954 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

heavy surface corrosion on rear cross member and suspension parts,

Fail 8 Nov 2022 109,954 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

heavy surface corrosion on rear cross member and suspension parts,

Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,523 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 105,523 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 96,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,901 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,409 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 82,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,550 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 78,550 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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,497 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 74,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,233 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 66,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,677 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,231 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,795 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,795 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FG56 LCF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG56 LCF, 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 FG56 LCF registered?

FG56 LCF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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