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MV56 CBO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,890 mi
Last recorded71,890 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 CBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 71,890 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2024 71,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 65,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,355 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 64,350 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general surface rust on chassis and suspension

Fail 8 Oct 2020 58,517 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general surface rust on chassis and suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 50,081 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n /s o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s/r tyre has light perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2018 50,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n /s o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing edges close to canvas

n/s/r tyre has light perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,321 miles

Both Rear tyres cracking in the tread, but not exposing cords.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 47,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both Rear tyres cracking in the tread, but not exposing cords.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,686 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Aug 2014 40,080 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,211 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 37,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,866 miles

unable to fully inspect Rear Brake pads.

Pass 26 May 2010 26,973 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,363 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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MV56 CBO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV56 CBO, 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 MV56 CBO registered?

MV56 CBO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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