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ML56 XPA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,317 mi
Last recorded154,317 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 XPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2019 154,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 139,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 126,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2017 126,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre is worn at inside shoulder

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre is worn at inside shoulder

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn at inside shoulder

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,797 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 110,797 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,158 miles

Nearside sill section damaged

Offside Rear tyre shows uneven wear on inner edge

engine oil level low!

Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,280 miles

minor damage rear bumper

oil level low.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,919 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside shoulder and worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre manufactured in 2005 and has cracks in tread and sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder and worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Dec 2012 45,951 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,068 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 2,410 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 2,327 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 XPA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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