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ML56 XBJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,789 mi
Last recorded90,789 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 XBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,789 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,475 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,796 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,676 miles

front brake discs scored

rear tyres worn

Fail 30 Jun 2014 74,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs scored

rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,171 miles

exhaust corroded.

front discs lipped slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2013 69,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres cracking on outer walls.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

dent to n/s/f door.

exhaust corroded.

front discs worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,676 miles

engine undertray fitted

frnt brake discs slightly lipped

front suspension components corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

stone chips in window screen

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys ,sticker in window not affecting view off the road

Fail 25 Jun 2012 61,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine undertray fitted

frnt brake discs slightly lipped

front suspension components corroded

o/s/f tyre and n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

stone chips in window screen

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys ,sticker in window not affecting view off the road

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,328 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 51,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,840 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,424 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 XBJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

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

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