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J4 HGL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,828 mi
Last recorded54,828 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 HGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 54,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 45,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/side shocker misting at top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,122 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 45,122 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 Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,514 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 44,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,085 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,409 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 3 Sep 2019 43,409 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,079 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,989 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,714 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 40,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre possible rim leak ?

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,298 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers are fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 39,284 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

under trays and engine covers are fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2014 38,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,708 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 17 Aug 2012 30,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,674 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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J4 HGL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J4 HGL, 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 J4 HGL registered?

J4 HGL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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