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MF56 AHU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,596 mi
Last recorded99,596 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 AHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 99,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 99,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 86,800 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 86,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 72,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 72,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 53,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer front seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn.

Rear Exhaust hanger bracket broken.

Fail 28 Jun 2022 52,420 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn.

Rear Exhaust hanger bracket broken.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 50,925 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,150 miles

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low, 3mm.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 53,132 miles

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

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

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low, 3mm.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,379 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 46,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,548 miles

Front both tyres worn badly on inner edges and cuts in treads

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,512 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,013 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn tone

Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,917 miles

front wiper blades worn

underbody cover fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,181 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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MF56 AHU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MF56 AHU, 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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MF56 AHU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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