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ML06 ALU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,553 mi
Last recorded109,553 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 ALU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 109,553 miles

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))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 109,553 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 104,016 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 104,016 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,905 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,250 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,198 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 87,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,483 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,960 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges nearing limit

n/s rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,020 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,517 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 55,516 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,040 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,255 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,056 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,156 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,229 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 20,229 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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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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What year was ML06 ALU registered?

ML06 ALU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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