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YC56 ULM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,778 mi
Last recorded171,778 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 ULM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 171,778 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 171,771 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 151,885 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 151,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose seat (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 134,435 miles

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

front brakes in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2018 134,433 miles

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

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

front brakes in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,345 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 113,181 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,225 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,555 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,669 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 97,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,900 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 92,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 50,331 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 50,331 miles

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

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

n/s/r door will not open

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,503 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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YC56 ULM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YC56 ULM, 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 YC56 ULM registered?

YC56 ULM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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