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MT56 HHA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

132,796 mi
Last recorded132,796 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 HHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 132,796 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 132,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 128,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 128,230 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 123,061 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 118,884 miles

Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Rear under sill rust scalling

Offside Rear under sill rust scalling

Pass 26 Sep 2022 115,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

radiator supporting cross member corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 115,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 104,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,485 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 101,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,736 miles

front and rear registration plates , deteriorated , but still legible

oil leak from oil presure switch

rear coil springs , lower coils showing corrosion

steering rack , slight haze of oil around pinion

vehicle mot tested , start time was 9.22am

Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,736 miles

Bumper insecure rear bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

front and rear registration plates , deteriorated , but still legible

oil leak from oil presure switch

rear coil springs , lower coils showing corrosion

steering rack , slight haze of oil around pinion

vehicle mot tested , start time was 9.22am

Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,250 miles

exhaust showing surface corrosion / heat sheild insecure

near side front tyre showing slight uneven wear

off side front head lamp has slight free movement

oil leak , possible leak from oil pressure switch .

rear bumper insecure to the near side .

rear coil springs at lower point , showing corrosion , unable to see overall condition road wheels to be removed for a thorough inspection .

rear number plate slight deterioration

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examiantion all round asap.

slight haze of oil around steering rack piping

strong advise front brake discs, inner face showing heavy corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2017 92,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid tank cap missing (8.2.3)

exhaust showing surface corrosion / heat sheild insecure

near side front tyre showing slight uneven wear

off side front head lamp has slight free movement

oil leak , possible leak from oil pressure switch .

rear bumper insecure to the near side .

rear coil springs at lower point , showing corrosion , unable to see overall condition road wheels to be removed for a thorough inspection .

rear number plate slight deterioration

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examiantion all round asap.

slight haze of oil around steering rack piping

strong advise front brake discs, inner face showing heavy corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,832 miles

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

POWER STEERING SEEMS TO BE SLIGHTLY LAZY

REAR BUMBER DAMAGED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX AREA

Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

POWER STEERING SEEMS TO BE SLIGHTLY LAZY

REAR BUMBER DAMAGED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX AREA

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,513 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,234 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,645 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 66,645 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,555 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 40,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 40,593 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,080 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 31,080 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside 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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MT56 HHA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MT56 HHA, 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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MT56 HHA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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