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FL56 FSG

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,300 mi
Last recorded175,300 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 FSG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 175,300 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 169,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 166,004 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 165,854 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 160,792 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 151,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 142,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 142,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 137,155 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 129,134 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 129,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 119,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap cover missing

Fail 4 Nov 2013 119,048 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap cover missing

Fail 5 Nov 2012 111,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 111,062 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 106,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 102,111 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 98,590 miles

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

injector seals leaking exhaust gas past them

Pass 16 Sep 2010 98,590 miles

injector seals leaking exhaust gas past them

Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,186 miles

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

Offside 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
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FL56 FSG is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL56 FSG, 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 FL56 FSG registered?

FL56 FSG is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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