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AJ56 UWU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,850 mi
Last recorded96,850 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 UWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 96,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 93,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 89,188 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 85,236 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 85,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2021 81,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 77,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 74,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 69,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2017 64,984 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge close to limit

Fail 12 May 2017 64,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge close to limit

Pass 20 May 2016 60,343 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 60,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 53,345 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 53,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 50,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 50,652 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 45,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 3 May 2013 45,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 21 May 2012 41,692 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 41,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 38,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,101 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 33,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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AJ56 UWU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AJ56 UWU, 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 AJ56 UWU registered?

AJ56 UWU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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