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J29 MPS

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests38 (25 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate65.8%

Mileage

69,458 mi
Last recorded69,458 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 MPS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

25 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 69,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 79,889 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 79,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 76,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 76,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,141 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 73,141 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 69,918 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 69,918 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,169 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 66,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,277 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 64,277 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,606 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,060 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 53,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,493 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 43,493 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,608 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,016 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,268 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 35,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,752 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 31,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,651 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electroic stadility program light on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 27,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electroic stadility program light on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,800 miles

f/r pads wearing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 17,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 17,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 23,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,616 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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J29 MPS is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.8%.

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 J29 MPS, 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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J29 MPS is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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