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EX56 MLL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,049 mi
Last recorded145,049 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 MLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 145,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 145,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 120,991 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2022 109,948 miles

some tarnishing of headlamp lenses

Fail 15 Aug 2022 109,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

some tarnishing of headlamp lenses

Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,836 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 102,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 95,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mount point broken but Exhaust not insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 78,718 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,619 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield loose

headlights faded - light output is reduced

rear anti-roll bar linkage warn and damaged

fuel smell at rear evap unit. - unit is damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2015 63,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield loose

headlights faded - light output is reduced

rear anti-roll bar linkage warn and damaged

fuel smell at rear evap unit. - unit is damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,308 miles

child seats fitted to n/s & o/s rear seats.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,414 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,104 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,180 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 MLL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX56 MLL, 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 MLL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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