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MA56 VMK

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,621 mi
Last recorded137,621 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 VMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 137,621 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 137,333 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 128,299 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 128,107 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 119,809 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,970 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,649 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT BECOMING BALD ON INNER EDGE/SHOULDER AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,649 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FLAT AERO TYPE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT BECOMING BALD ON INNER EDGE/SHOULDER AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

beam image poor from both headlights

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre (205/55-16 91v)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,614 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 56,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing even (inside edge)

small piece of wood stuck in sidewall of n/s/f tyre (205/55/16 91v)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,027 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2013 49,027 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,796 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,497 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,329 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 23,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,643 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 15,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VMK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VMK, 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 VMK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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