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AJ56 HSO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,523 mi
Last recorded84,523 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 84,523 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ang general surface corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 84,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ang general surface corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,513 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 75,513 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,699 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,235 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,235 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,824 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face of both front disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside mirror cover missing.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 62,824 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face of both front disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside mirror cover missing.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,318 miles

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

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 3 Jul 2017 57,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,645 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 48,211 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

offside rear tyre has splits around tyre tread getting close to inner cords

Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,923 miles

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

offside rear tyre split & perishing in tyre tread 205/55/16w

Fail 28 Nov 2013 43,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre split & perishing in tyre tread 205/55/16w

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,058 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge & on 3-4mm

Fail 29 Nov 2012 39,058 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge & on 3-4mm

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,856 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,889 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front undershield fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2009 19,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front undershield fitted

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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AJ56 HSO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ56 HSO, 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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AJ56 HSO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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