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ML56 XAY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,174 mi
Last recorded79,174 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 XAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,174 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 79,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,198 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 69,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer skin rubber split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Feb 2020 61,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer skin rubber split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

middle heat shield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,454 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 50,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,840 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,797 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,320 miles

both headlight lenses fading

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,260 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

steering rack has a misting of oil around pinion

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,409 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 26,409 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,704 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 20,704 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 15,707 miles

possible leak of power steering fluid from steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,440 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 XAY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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