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MK56 BWD

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,496 mi
Last recorded64,496 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 BWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 64,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 62,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 58,732 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,030 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 55,029 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,302 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 45,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,090 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 41,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery needed

Clutch slipping badly, needs replacing

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 36,558 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 36,558 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,270 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,653 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 26,487 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,572 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 23,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 20,191 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 17,414 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,023 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 11,876 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 8,988 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,110 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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MK56 BWD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MK56 BWD, 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 MK56 BWD registered?

MK56 BWD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is MK56 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK56 BWD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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