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MA56 MXL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 MXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,048 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 107,420 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,095 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,045 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 94,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,032 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 87,032 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,170 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 78,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,071 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 73,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,265 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,265 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,549 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,779 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,779 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,572 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,057 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 MXL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MA56 MXL, 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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MA56 MXL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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