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GW55 AXR

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,115 mi
Last recorded106,115 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 AXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 106,113 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,855 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split and worn

both front wiper blades poor condition

coolant level below minimum

front brake pads and discs wearing low

Fail 25 Mar 2024 100,854 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective + no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective + no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split and worn

both front wiper blades poor condition

coolant level below minimum

front brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2023 94,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front bumper cracked.

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 94,299 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))

Nearside Front wing damage /bent but not likely to fail off

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bumper cracked and damage

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,776 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Dec 2013 75,864 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

front tyres wearing unevenly and getting low

poor beam image on headlamps

rear reg plate in poor condition suggest replacement

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2012 72,532 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,849 miles

tested wet

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 47,047 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,312 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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GW55 AXR is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GW55 AXR, 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 GW55 AXR registered?

GW55 AXR is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is GW55 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 AXR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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