2006 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · RO56 AEN

The most recent MOT on 24 February 2026 records a failure for the engine management indicator lamp (MIL) being inoperative or indicating a malfunction, despite an accompanying pass entry for the same mileage. This failure overrides the pass and renders the vehicle non‑roadworthy until the fault is rectified. Prior to this, the car had a long sequence of passes, indicating a generally stable maintenance record that has now been interrupted by an emerging electronic fault. At 75,644 miles the vehicle averages roughly 3,800 miles per year over its twenty‑year life, a mileage well below the typical annual run‑rate for a comparable model. The mileage progression shows modest, regular increments: 75,154 miles on 5 March 2025, 73,881 miles on 8 March 2024, and 72,408 miles on 7 March 2023. No abrupt spikes or prolonged gaps appear in the record, suggesting consistent, low‑intensity usage rather than periods of heavy loading or neglect. A prospective buyer should verify that the MIL fault is resolved, requesting a full diagnostic scan and confirming that any stored fault codes have been cleared. The 2023 test highlighted worn front inner suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides; a visual and functional check of the front suspension, including coil springs and bushings, is advisable. Brake discs were noted as worn and pitted in 2015 but not deemed unsafe; measuring disc thickness and inspecting pads will confirm current condition. Tyre wear has previously approached legal limits, so current tread depth and uniformity must be examined. The 2018 headlamp lens product and the 2017 off‑side tyre wear near the legal limit suggest that lighting and tyre condition should be inspected for any lingering degradation. Finally, the under‑tray and engine‑cover fittings, repeatedly recorded, may conceal corrosion or exhaust leaks, so a thorough under‑body inspection is warranted.