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AV56 HJU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,055 mi
Last recorded122,055 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 117,130 miles

Exhaust mounting defective on front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge of tread (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Oct 2023 112,409 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm and inner edge worn (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 112,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly due to condition of lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm and inner edge worn (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 109,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,949 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 104,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,681 miles

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Apr 2019 96,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,454 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 79,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,300 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 67,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,230 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,230 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,905 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,533 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,763 miles

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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AV56 HJU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV56 HJU, 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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AV56 HJU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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