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FV56 KXB

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,280 mi
Last recorded140,280 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 KXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 140,280 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 140,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear ( full system req) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 137,051 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 137,051 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/65/15 uni (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,615 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 128,615 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,502 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,641 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust flexi weak

Fail 12 Oct 2017 104,641 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust flexi weak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,430 miles

exhaust flexi weak

front tyres worn on edges 195-65-15

Fail 12 Oct 2016 91,430 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust flexi weak

front tyres worn on edges 195-65-15

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,110 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 78,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,796 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,994 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,168 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,007 miles

high level brake light slight damage but not showing white or inpairing operation

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 KXB is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV56 KXB, 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 KXB registered?

FV56 KXB is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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