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AY56 WLJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 83,510 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,309 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres starting to perish

Gearbox oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides - inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,309 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Front tyres starting to perish

Gearbox oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides - inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt buckle hard to undo when under tension

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 59,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,368 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,802 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 30,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AY56 WLJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY56 WLJ, 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 AY56 WLJ registered?

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

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