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EX56 MLE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 MLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 85,274 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 85,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,951 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,326 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 65,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,620 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,801 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMPS ARE SLIGHTLY GLAZED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap worn

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,896 miles

child seats fitted

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2013 41,896 miles

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

child seats fitted

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,061 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO - NEARSIDE -OFFSIDE AND CENTER REAR SEATS - UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL SEAT BELT TEST

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

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

REAR No PLATE IS WATER MATER MARKED

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,196 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,382 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 23,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,212 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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EX56 MLE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver 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 EX56 MLE, 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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EX56 MLE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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