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ML56 NHZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,130 mi
Last recorded170,130 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 NHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 170,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Connecting link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Connecting link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 170,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Connecting link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Connecting link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 19 Sep 2020 157,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trailing arm bushes poor condition.

Pass 21 Sep 2019 150,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s handbrake performance requires attention

Pass 8 Sep 2018 135,602 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil low

Pass 23 Sep 2017 119,020 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil low

Pass 10 Sep 2016 103,552 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil low

engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 86,716 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,124 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,997 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,995 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,600 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,784 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,695 miles

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 NHZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

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

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