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KS56 FVJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,374 mi
Last recorded157,374 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 FVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 157,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2024 156,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 154,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 152,295 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2021 147,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 142,890 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 138,119 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 133,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 133,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 123,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component on the steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts in the tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipe securing clip missing near the front

Fail 10 Jan 2017 123,404 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component on the steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts in the tread

front to rear brake pipe securing clip missing near the front

Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

sticker in the nearside windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

both headlamps in slightly poor condition(patterns poor)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge slightly

slight cuts in tread of both rear tyres

Fail 7 Jan 2014 87,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

both headlamps in slightly poor condition(patterns poor)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge slightly

slight cuts in tread of both rear tyres

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,563 miles

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

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)

neareside front tyre tread depth getting low

offside front tyre very badly worn on inside edge and tread depth low

Fail 11 Jan 2012 56,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre has slight damage in the outter sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,965 miles

offside rear tyre has slight damage in the outter sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,221 miles

slight leak from pas rack

Fail 20 Jan 2010 27,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight leak from pas rack

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,058 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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KS56 FVJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 KS56 FVJ, 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 KS56 FVJ registered?

KS56 FVJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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