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ML56 FUP

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,612 mi
Last recorded117,612 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 FUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 117,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 111,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 109,972 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 97,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 91,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre seatbelt not clipping in (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre seatbelt not clipping in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,748 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,302 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f tyre tread worn bald outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread worn bald inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2016 63,988 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 63,988 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 56,139 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 56,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,078 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 50,078 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,901 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 38,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,634 miles

poor effort n/s rear brake.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 21,661 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 14,565 miles

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)

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 FUP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ML56 FUP, 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 FUP registered?

ML56 FUP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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