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MA56 DTV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,596 mi
Last recorded131,596 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 DTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,596 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both headlights have reduced output

Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,906 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,008 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 29 Oct 2020 120,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2019 114,376 miles

Front lamps slightly frosty

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,570 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,339 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,132 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 93,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak on gear box

power steering fluid level low

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,084 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,622 miles

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

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

cracking to side wall on nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear bush on both front lower suspension arms in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2014 80,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

cracking to side wall on nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear bush on both front lower suspension arms in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,883 miles

advise gear box oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre side wall perrished.

advise o/s/r tyre tread in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2013 75,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise gear box oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre side wall perrished.

advise o/s/r tyre tread in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,347 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

slight damage to side wall on nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,456 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,839 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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MA56 DTV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MA56 DTV, 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 MA56 DTV registered?

MA56 DTV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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