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ML56 XCE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 XCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 72,984 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear 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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 72,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise replacing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 72,875 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Advise cut/polish. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise replacing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 71,723 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 71,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges perished / splitting.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge very perished / splitting.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge perished....

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and perished.... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,733 miles

Note; offside front tyre slight inner edge wear / good main tread.......

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,028 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 65,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen some jets blocked also.... (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at small clip area.... (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,277 miles

eml light on

Fail 21 Nov 2017 63,258 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,187 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 59,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,313 miles

both front brake discs showing surface corrosion/ pitting.

engine mil light on.

offside rear tyre showing slight wear on inner tread edge.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 52,313 miles

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

both front brake discs showing surface corrosion/ pitting.

engine mil light on.

offside rear tyre showing slight wear on inner tread edge.

Pass 7 Feb 2012

Nail in nearside rear tyre

REAR TYRES ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,234 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,108 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 26,102 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,939 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XCE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XCE, 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 XCE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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