CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY56 WEJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,384 mi
Last recorded78,384 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 78,384 miles

Underbody and Sill covered in Sealant

Pass 1 May 2025 70,942 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,465 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 60,465 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,691 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,379 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 38,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,375 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 28,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,084 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,243 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 23,242 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,177 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 16,300 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,600 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,227 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY56 WEJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AY56 WEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY56 WEJ?

You can check the full history of AY56 WEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY56 WEJ registered?

AY56 WEJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is AY56 WEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 WEJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY56 WEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY56 WEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.