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AF56 MEV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,635 mi
Last recorded64,635 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 64,635 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & outer sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened excessive both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 64,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread & 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & outer sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened excessive both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 63,260 miles

Central Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 62,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine breather pipe split

requires brake fluid change

Fail 14 Oct 2024 62,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking excessive & 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine breather pipe split

requires brake fluid change

Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,003 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,645 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 58,337 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,640 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 55,329 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 52,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,839 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 45,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,229 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2014 43,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,705 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 39,692 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,772 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,864 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,300 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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AF56 MEV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF56 MEV, 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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AF56 MEV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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