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CE56 LUJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,048 mi
Last recorded138,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 LUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 138,048 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 138,048 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 138,048 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 133,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit ( 1.6MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

headlight glasses becoming poor

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 123,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease seepage (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge, offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 114,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 114,403 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lip on rear brake discs and offside rear brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,832 miles

front brake discs and offside rear brake disc slightly pitted on inner faces

part sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,704 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,464 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,464 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,924 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 72,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,633 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 62,621 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,556 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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CE56 LUJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE56 LUJ, 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 CE56 LUJ registered?

CE56 LUJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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