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MV56 KPA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,178 mi
Last recorded129,178 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 129,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Headlamps starting to become opaque, only just past test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Reflectors held on with selopate

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

Bonnet does not open

Pass 20 Apr 2017 118,760 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracked in sidewall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light illuminated

items in boot, unable to inspect

Fail 18 Apr 2017 118,746 miles

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

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracked in sidewall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light illuminated

items in boot, unable to inspect

Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,397 miles

EML On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSR body damged

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

slightly vibration during acceration

Fail 31 Dec 2014 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

EML On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSR body damged

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 78,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,505 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 56,505 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,453 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,683 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MV56 KPA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KPA, 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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MV56 KPA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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