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MK56 RVE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,518 mi
Last recorded106,518 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 RVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 106,518 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Under body present corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2025 102,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,824 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 88,352 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 85,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 82,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 70,862 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 61,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 52,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,604 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Dec 2013 34,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Feul cap faulty locking system but still sealing system.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,284 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,423 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 11,100 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 11,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MK56 RVE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RVE, 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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MK56 RVE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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