MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and body filler exposed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and body filler exposed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
all rear suspension components rusty
covers fitted to sills
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s headlight lens deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts and rears (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted to sills
rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts and rears (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted to sills
rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges nearing limit
n/s rear wheelbearing slightly noisy
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres wearing on edges.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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ML06 ALU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 ML06 ALU, 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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ML06 ALU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 May 2006.
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