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ML56 XBR

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,584 mi
Last recorded105,584 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 XBR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,584 miles

UNDER THE VEHICLE IS GETTING CORRODED

Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 94,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,780 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 86,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 81,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,808 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 76,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,102 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on the edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 73,102 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on the edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,912 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 69,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,800 miles

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 19 Aug 2014 62,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,845 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,969 miles

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 6 Oct 2011 51,438 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,973 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,967 miles

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

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 XBR is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

ML56 XBR is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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