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KU56 WPP

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

101,854 mi
Last recorded101,854 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 WPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,854 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 101,842 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative NOT TESTED (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective LENS opaque and hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective LENS opaque and hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL/ TRAILING ARM MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL / TRAILING ARM MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 97,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 97,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 94,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / trailing suspension arm mounting P/A slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / trailing arm mounting prescribed area slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 92,661 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 92,661 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn pin broken and link detached from the suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 90,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides lenses opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,499 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 87,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 82,121 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,660 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 75,651 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Sep 2016 69,270 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2015 65,208 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 65,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,573 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,409 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to test offside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,188 miles

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

Unable to test offside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,960 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 43,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,243 miles

unable to see rear brake pads fully

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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KU56 WPP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KU56 WPP, 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 KU56 WPP registered?

KU56 WPP is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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