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GJ56 VZZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,321 mi
Last recorded54,321 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 54,321 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 47,217 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front number plate is slightly deteriorated / damaged

Pass 23 May 2024 34,016 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 32,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 32,383 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 32,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords Visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords Visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords Visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 32,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated outer plastic (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated outer plastic (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 32,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated outer plastic (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Replace faulty bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated outer plastic (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,548 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 31,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 31,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2019 31,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2018 30,348 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,221 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 29,219 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Polish headlamp cover and re check (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,849 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,609 miles

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

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

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

both front head lamp lenses misty and starting to efect the image

Fail 8 Apr 2015 26,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front head lamp lenses misty and starting to efect the image

Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,874 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2013 23,200 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 19,036 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2011 19,036 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,882 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,113 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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GJ56 VZZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GJ56 VZZ, 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 GJ56 VZZ registered?

GJ56 VZZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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