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AF56 MGX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,272 mi
Last recorded132,272 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 132,272 miles

both front bottom suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

both rear tyres are perished

front head lamps are misty

window is damaged on the o/s

Pass 31 Aug 2017 121,428 miles

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

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

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view at time of test

Fail 30 Aug 2017 121,412 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,311 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Repeater lenses damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 85,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Repeater lenses damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,433 miles

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns fogged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Repeater lenses damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s headlight weak

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 68,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,561 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,633 miles

all brake discs rusting

Fail 31 Oct 2011 57,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,164 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 34,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AF56 MGX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AF56 MGX, 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 AF56 MGX registered?

AF56 MGX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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