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FX56 KFV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,266 mi
Last recorded151,266 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 KFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2025 151,266 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside hand brake low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all 4 brake discs/surface rust

Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 135,895 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 135,837 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,167 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,129 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 121,049 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust heat shield is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 111,870 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2018 99,130 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2018 99,129 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail lower bush missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,802 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,149 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 58,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,243 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,883 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 35,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,701 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 18,385 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,385 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 10,174 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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FX56 KFV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX56 KFV, 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 FX56 KFV registered?

FX56 KFV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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