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AV56 FTD

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,716 mi
Last recorded115,716 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 115,716 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 110,703 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 110,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,331 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner & outer edges. tyre size: 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 98,170 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 98,170 miles

Power steering pump leaking leak from pressure switch. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,090 miles

Front both tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Rear both tyres cracking between tread-195/65/15

both headlamps scratched and dull-advise buff up

Fail 24 Aug 2018 86,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front both tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Front brake pads looking thin-disc look ok

Rear both tyres cracking between tread-195/65/15

both headlamps scratched and dull-advise buff up

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,329 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 79,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and Nearside. 26-19 FB (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,850 miles

195/65/15 H

Front tyres worn to wear markers and large nail stuck in o/s/ inner shoulder

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 70,850 miles

195/65/15 H

Front tyres worn to wear markers and large nail stuck in o/s/ inner shoulder

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,943 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,681 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,268 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,288 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,717 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,099 miles

n/s/r tyre low and worn on very outer tread

o/s/f tyre low and worn on very inner tread

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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AV56 FTD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AV56 FTD, 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 AV56 FTD registered?

AV56 FTD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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