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ML56 HFU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,010 mi
Last recorded134,010 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 HFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 134,010 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Mar 2017 121,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2016 101,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,136 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 87,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,339 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 72,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,459 miles

long travel on handbrake

offside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

partiall plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 27 Nov 2012 55,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

long travel on handbrake

offside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

partiall plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,791 miles

offside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

plastic covers partially covering bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc pads are starting to wear thin.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,068 miles

brake and oil levels approaching low levels

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 HFU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

ML56 HFU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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