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MH51 KCH

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,701 mi
Last recorded82,701 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH51 KCH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 82,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,408 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 76,408 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 70,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,392 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,352 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,599 miles

removed item from interior mirror

Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

removed item from interior mirror

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,320 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 44,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,115 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,215 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 36,215 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,635 miles

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

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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MH51 KCH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MH51 KCH, 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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MH51 KCH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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