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MW55 HMK

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,791 mi
Last recorded112,791 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 HMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 112,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 111,999 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 111,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,647 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 111,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 111,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 111,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,352 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 107,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,646 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,270 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 90,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,526 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,918 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 69,918 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,009 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

both rear tyres close to limit and bald on inner edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

both rear tyres close to limit and bald on inner edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,539 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 36,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,778 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,520 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,230 miles

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

offside rear tyre small cut to sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2008 10,377 miles

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

nail outer tread nearside rear tyre.slow puncture.

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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MW55 HMK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW55 HMK, 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 MW55 HMK registered?

MW55 HMK is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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