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LN56 SSJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,338 mi
Last recorded141,338 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 SSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 141,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,376 miles

Offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link upper gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Fail 3 Sep 2024 137,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link upper gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 132,118 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 14 Aug 2023 132,069 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 127,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 121,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,034 miles

corrosion:- rear coil springs,suspension

Fail 1 Sep 2020 114,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords [205-55-16] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [205-55-16] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion:- rear coil springs,suspension

Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 99,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,080 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,854 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 86,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,426 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,266 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 54,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 45,380 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,380 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,069 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,829 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LN56 SSJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LN56 SSJ, 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 LN56 SSJ registered?

LN56 SSJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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