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AK56 XAL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,188 mi
Last recorded113,188 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,064 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre perishing/cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 103,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre perishing/cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 90,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges of tread

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges of tread

Pass 19 Nov 2016 61,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 50,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 22 Nov 2014 41,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 40,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,241 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,839 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 22,839 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,380 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,687 miles

Nearside 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AK56 XAL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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