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FV56 SFN

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

101,949 mi
Last recorded101,949 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 SFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 101,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 101,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 90,057 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 76,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 73,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,831 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,872 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 62,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,722 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,489 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,773 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,180 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,179 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,079 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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FV56 SFN is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

FV56 SFN is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is FV56 SFN safe to buy?

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