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ML56 FSP

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,286 mi
Last recorded145,286 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 FSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 145,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 138,674 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 128,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 119,921 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 119,921 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,474 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 98,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,776 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,204 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 59,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 51,780 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 42,363 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 42,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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ML56 FSP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML56 FSP, 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 ML56 FSP registered?

ML56 FSP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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