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BJ56 XWF

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,122 mi
Last recorded111,122 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,122 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 103,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 93,772 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 93,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,385 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 80,385 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 76,786 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 76,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,770 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,869 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 63,449 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 63,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both wrong pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner edge 2.mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking in tread areas

Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine appears to missfire at around 3000rpm

Fail 5 Aug 2017 60,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine appears to missfire at around 3000rpm

Pass 23 Jul 2016 56,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 56,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 52,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,559 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 46,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 42,526 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 42,526 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 36,882 miles

o/s/f tyre 0.mm inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 11 May 2011 27,664 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 27,647 miles

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

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

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

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

all four brake disc,s lipped

Pass 2 Apr 2010 15,259 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,270 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

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BJ56 XWF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BJ56 XWF, 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 BJ56 XWF registered?

BJ56 XWF is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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