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ML56 KNZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,203 mi
Last recorded98,203 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 KNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 98,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,650 miles

both front shock absorbers have slight mist of oil, under body corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 88,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shock absorbers have slight mist of oil, under body corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 88,240 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has damage to outer tyre wall (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,978 miles

exhaust corroded

nsf shock damp

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2016 71,978 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (8.2.2)

rear brake binding os rear (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust corroded

ns and os front inner wheel arch covers loose

nsf shock damp

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,373 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 51,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 45,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,195 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,904 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2011 38,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on tread on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,308 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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
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ML56 KNZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KNZ, 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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ML56 KNZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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