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MA56 UKP

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,859 mi
Last recorded135,859 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 UKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 135,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing - not affecting brake performance

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened working surface - corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 134,154 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 134,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 131,757 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 130,825 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,232 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output requires polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output requires polish (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,977 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 99,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets front and rear corroded thin only just supporting system

Exhaust heat shield loose

Headlamp aim patterns poor

Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,652 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both headlights starting to deteriate

Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front stone chip on windscreen.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil level on min.

slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,871 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 68,812 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Rear parking brake not working on N/S (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 59,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,533 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,258 miles

front brake discs rusted on inner edge

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake disc rusted on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2012 38,489 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 38,489 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,917 miles

Oil leak (new oil) ?

Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2009 26,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UKP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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