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MF56 YEX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,502 mi
Last recorded132,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 YEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 132,502 miles

both rear track control arms corroded

o/s/f shock corroded

oil leak

rear subframe corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 132,498 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorating both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link incomplete/broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached spring mount arm badly corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached spring mount arm badly corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear track control arms corroded

o/s/f shock corroded

oil leak

rear subframe corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 129,608 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

centre heat shield slightly loose

front and rear subframe corroding

front flexi exhaust has slight leak

slight oil leak

various rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 127,643 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 127,642 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 125,619 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 121,489 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 121,489 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 115,529 miles

both rear suspension arms corroding

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 107,972 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 107,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 95,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,721 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 72,562 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,005 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,831 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MF56 YEX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF56 YEX, 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 YEX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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