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ST56 DSX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,632 mi
Last recorded100,632 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 DSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,632 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 100,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 95,063 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,128 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorated

offside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2016 83,033 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside headlamp deteriorated

offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,567 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,416 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 73,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut on the side wall

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 53,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,173 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,953 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 40,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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ST56 DSX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ST56 DSX, 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 ST56 DSX registered?

ST56 DSX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is ST56 DSX safe to buy?

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