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HG56 ACX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,464 mi
Last recorded113,464 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 ACX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,464 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

Fail 10 Jan 2022 113,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,470 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

Fail 7 Jan 2021 110,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front headlights deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2020 108,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust hanger very weak

Fail 4 Jan 2020 107,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone a - > 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Both front headlights deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil level low

Rear Exhaust hanger very weak

Pass 3 Jan 2019 102,557 miles

Both front headlights deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger very weak

Fail 29 Dec 2018 102,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated / broken characters (0.1 (d))

Both front headlights deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger very weak

Pass 6 Jan 2018 94,529 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides , slight affect on beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( both sides) front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 94,529 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides , slight affect on beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( both sides) front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 86,019 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 86,019 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,965 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml on dash

offside door mirior slightly loose

Pass 11 Jan 2014 57,769 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 57,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn to wear bars

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

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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HG56 ACX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 HG56 ACX, 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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HG56 ACX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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