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ML56XDS
2006 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Orange
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2521cc
General Information
- Registration ML56XDS
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2006
- Colour Orange
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2521cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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115 Total Defects Recorded
21 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 124,388 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,293 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (All of) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S - Alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake backing plates - O/S & N/S deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn - inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()
- Front Lower Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S - Alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Inner Brake backing plate/covers - Missing O/S & N/S
- Engine & Gear box - Large Under tray fitted
- Central Rear Upper Heat shield - Under fuel tank secure, one part needs attention
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Mid exhaust clamps (Need attention) (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint leaking pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease seepage - boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,293 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (All of) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S - Alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake backing plates - O/S & N/S deteriorated
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint leaking pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S - Alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Inner Brake backing plate/covers - Missing O/S & N/S
- Engine & Gear box - Large Under tray fitted
- Central Rear Upper Heat shield - Under fuel tank secure, one part needs attention
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Mid exhaust clamps (Need attention) (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn - inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()
- Front Lower Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease seepage - boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,880 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Handbrake only just met performance requirements
25 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 113,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Handbrake only just met performance requirements
- Exhaust mounting defective Front & centre brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,449 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2024 17 Jun 202628 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,449 MI
17 Jun 202616 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,484 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light
15 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 Z (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 Z (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,561 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Reverse lights inoperative
26 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,474 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe before joint (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,240 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both number plate lights slightly dim
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- both number plate lights slightly dim
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,980 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019 17 Jun 20265 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,526 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,030 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,813 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016 17 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,480 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 17 Jun 20268 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,375 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014 17 Jun 202615 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,792 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,581 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,547 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 17 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,747 MI
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ML56XDS was registered on 2006-10-31
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