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KU56 LFR

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,609 mi
Last recorded181,609 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 LFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 181,609 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2026 181,609 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 177,750 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2024 174,218 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on some component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 165,610 miles

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

under vehicle corrosoin surface

Pass 21 Sep 2022 157,751 miles

Rear reverse light not working

Rear surface corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2022 157,746 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear reverse light not working

Rear surface corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2021 151,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear reversing lights not working

Pass 26 Sep 2020 144,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape (flat spot)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner tread edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 136,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 127,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear body damage has temp repair

Fail 3 Apr 2017 124,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,232 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,803 miles

coolant leak from stat. housing

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 737,147 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,246 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,309 miles

front brake pads worn low .

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm on edge .

Fail 8 Jul 2009 49,269 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn low .

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm on edge .

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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KU56 LFR is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KU56 LFR, 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 KU56 LFR registered?

KU56 LFR is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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