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AK56 HPL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,726 mi
Last recorded147,726 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 147,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 147,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 29 Sep 2017 140,018 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,767 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 127,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,146 miles

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,251 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,478 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 31,284 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension Bushes Starting To Wear

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,284 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

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

Rear Suspension Bushes Starting To Wear

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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AK56 HPL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK56 HPL, 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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AK56 HPL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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