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GU53 WHU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

186,642 mi
Last recorded186,642 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 186,642 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 186,638 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 175,123 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 162,323 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 150,698 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 138,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 126,513 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,696 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,458 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,284 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats in the rear

Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,261 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting bracket broken away from down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

slight uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad wearing low 80% approx

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

wear lip on rear brake pads

Fail 22 Aug 2017 89,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad wearing low 80% approx

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

wear lip on rear brake pads

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,294 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 70,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,233 miles

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

F/O/S tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,489 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,937 miles

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

Front off side tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 32,616 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,103 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth 2mm, Worn On Inner Edge.

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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GU53 WHU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GU53 WHU, 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

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What year was GU53 WHU registered?

GU53 WHU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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