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MA56 UXL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,701 mi
Last recorded147,701 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 UXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 147,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 147,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 136,640 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 136,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 131,746 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Offside Headlamp slight loose but still secure

Fail 6 Jun 2024 131,746 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2023 126,898 miles

exhaust system corroded

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2023 126,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust system corroded

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2022 122,774 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 119,623 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

No reverse lights

Fail 2 Jun 2021 119,623 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Backbox outer skin corroded

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

No reverse lights

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 117,957 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 114,504 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking unable to see cords

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2018 110,467 miles

STRONG ADVISE-front brake discs heavily pitted

STRONG ADVISE-o/s/r brake disc heavily pitted

coolant leak

exhaust rear box corroded

items on windscreen not effecting drivers view

n/s/r brake disc scored

n/s/r tyre close to limit and cracking

o/s/r tyre heavily cracking

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 107,008 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 107,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 98,163 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 May 2015 94,069 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

N/S/F tyre cracking

Pass 23 May 2014 89,955 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 89,955 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 89,952 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 87,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,108 miles

both rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Sep 2011 80,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,411 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 UXL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 UXL, 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 UXL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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