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MV56 MBY

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,073 mi
Last recorded62,073 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 MBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,073 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,120 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 52,118 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 46,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,068 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,335 miles

front brake discs corroded on insides of brake discs

nearside door mirror cracked

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,220 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2013 32,220 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,957 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 27,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,301 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)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,921 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 16,269 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,269 miles

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

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 MBY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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