2006 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · ML56 RLU
2006 Ford Focus C-MAX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 121,601 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML56 RLU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2022
- 121,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML56 RLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus C-Max (ML56 RLU) between November 2009 and December 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
ML56 RLU Mileage History
- 25/11/200940,098 mi
- 25/11/201045,201 mi+5,103 mi
- 07/06/201251,648 mi+6,447 mi
- 20/06/201251,697 mi+49 mi
- 20/06/201355,005 mi+3,308 mi
- 20/06/201355,005 mi
- 19/06/201459,301 mi+4,296 mi
- 19/06/201459,301 mi
- 18/06/201563,022 mi+3,721 mi
- 18/06/201563,022 mi
- 17/06/201668,878 mi+5,856 mi
- 21/06/201668,759 mi-119 mi
- 16/06/201777,200 mi+8,441 mi
- 16/06/201777,200 mi
- 20/06/201878,660 mi+1,460 mi
- 08/06/201989,908 mi+11,248 mi
- 14/12/2020105,539 mi+15,631 mi
- 14/12/2020105,539 mi
- 16/12/2021112,783 mi+7,244 mi
- 16/12/2021112,783 mi
- 13/12/2022121,601 mi+8,818 mi
Average of roughly 6,246 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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