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RF56 GMX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,103 mi
Last recorded164,103 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 GMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 164,103 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 164,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 152,631 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 141,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 123,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2022 107,257 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 95,844 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 95,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,293 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 87,978 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,338 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 69,697 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,256 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,580 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,407 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,761 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,342 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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RF56 GMX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RF56 GMX, 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 RF56 GMX registered?

RF56 GMX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is RF56 GMX safe to buy?

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