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ML56 WZH

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,308 mi
Last recorded133,308 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 WZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 133,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 125,424 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 112,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 110,138 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 105,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 99,737 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 99,737 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,379 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,455 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,996 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,914 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,326 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
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ML56 WZH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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