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FV56 DHM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,534 mi
Last recorded142,534 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 DHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 142,534 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 139,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 134,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

at least 2 exhaust mounts are missing and 1 is incomplete.

fuel tank heat shield is insecure.

nearside front headlamp dip beam image weak.

off and nearside rear reverse lamps are inoperative.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 9 May 2023 128,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade rubber split and smeary.

offside and nearside reversing lamps not working.

Pass 25 Jan 2022 122,092 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

front registration plate damaged/deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

offside and nearside front tyres bald on inner edges and worn to 3mm.

offside and nearside rear reversing lamps inoperative.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and shows damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

offside rear registration plate lamp appears to show reduced light output.

reverse lamps are inoperative.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 28 Jan 2021 115,054 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and shows damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

offside rear registration plate lamp appears to show reduced light output.

reverse lamps are inoperative.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 119,830 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 119,822 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 130,391 miles

Rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,841 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 88,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,974 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,076 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 3 Feb 2014 62,539 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 62,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,301 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 26,391 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,391 miles

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

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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FV56 DHM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FV56 DHM, 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 FV56 DHM registered?

FV56 DHM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is FV56 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 DHM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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