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KJ56 FKX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,397 mi
Last recorded165,397 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 FKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 165,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

parking brake light illuminated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 161,239 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 155,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 4 Nov 2022 145,848 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill/arch very rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2022 145,848 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill/arch very rusty

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 132,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 132,307 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 118,121 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,169 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 108,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,129 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,709 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,108 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,267 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,239 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake pads 85% worn & rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,320 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,562 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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KJ56 FKX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJ56 FKX, 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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KJ56 FKX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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