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ML56 XKU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,835 mi
Last recorded96,835 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2018 96,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front both front discs signs of heat damage

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2017 91,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf and osf tyres inner edge worn bold

Fail 27 Dec 2017 90,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' across lower part of windscreen. cracked (8.3.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf and osf tyres inner edge worn bold

Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,703 miles

Offside Front Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in slight movement.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,574 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 68,028 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

engine management light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 60,747 miles

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

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

oil low/1.5 litres added

Fail 24 Nov 2012 51,378 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly worn

oil level low

Fail 26 Nov 2011 42,222 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly worn

oil level low

Pass 13 Nov 2010 33,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 33,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,723 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 XKU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

ML56 XKU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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