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MK56 SDX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,830 mi
Last recorded99,830 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 SDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 99,830 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 99,820 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,377 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 marked ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens milky (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens milky (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 marked ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,229 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 86,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,334 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 82,334 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,661 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 76,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,088 miles

Exhaust hanger corroded at rear silencer

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,585 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wiper blades deterioating

nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Aug 2012 57,421 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,647 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,931 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 45,931 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 44,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,580 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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MK56 SDX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MK56 SDX, 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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What year was MK56 SDX registered?

MK56 SDX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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