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FX56 XXM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,723 mi
Last recorded157,723 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 XXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 157,723 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 157,723 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 151,158 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 151,156 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 142,868 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 142,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn small end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 134,303 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 134,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 127,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 122,998 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 120,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 117,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 117,759 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 114,879 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 114,879 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,346 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,978 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 61,753 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,753 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,735 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 XXM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

FX56 XXM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FX56 XXM safe to buy?

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