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MV56 UFM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,414 mi
Last recorded105,414 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 UFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 105,414 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,213 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 94,339 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 94,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,531 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F AND O/S/F (BOTH REAR BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 90,531 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F AND O/S/F (BOTH REAR BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 88,106 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE

PRODUCT ON BOTH LENSES

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,491 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,650 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

EML ON

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 70,486 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Fail 30 Jan 2017 70,484 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,697 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 63,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,869 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,651 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre worn worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,884 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,716 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,641 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 UFM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV56 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

MV56 UFM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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