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HG56 FBL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,623 mi
Last recorded69,623 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 FBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 69,623 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 69,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,021 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 67,021 miles

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

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

Front & Rear [x4] Drop links have slight movement.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F & O/S/F Steering arm[s] have slight movement.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,728 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 62,726 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,594 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,513 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 44,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Message stating limited EPB on dash board.

Wiring loose on o/s/r, maybe EPB wires.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,714 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HG56 FBL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG56 FBL?

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What year was HG56 FBL registered?

HG56 FBL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is HG56 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 FBL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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