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MV56 WUD

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,025 mi
Last recorded97,025 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 WUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 97,025 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 97,025 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 96,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 96,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 94,279 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,119 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,925 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,039 miles

Engine knocking

Engine oil found low & topped up

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 74,039 miles

Engine knocking

Engine oil found low & topped up

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,977 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 60,870 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 60,870 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 52,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,816 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 34,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,232 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,502 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,832 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,948 miles

both n/s tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not to cords

Fail 3 Aug 2009 19,948 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both n/s tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not to cords

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 WUD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WUD, 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 WUD is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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