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LS56 WHX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,307 mi
Last recorded136,307 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 WHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 136,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also note heatsheild mount points deteriorating in various places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear corner bodywork damage

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing and door damage

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock,subframe and trailing arm mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 136,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also note heatsheild mount points deteriorating in various places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (advise straightening (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall borderline advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear corner bodywork damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb deteriorated hardly visable at all (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front wing and door damage

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside shock,subframe and trailing arm mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 132,036 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside disc's corrosion,pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner tread fairly deep ? if reaching plys (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 shock,subframe and trailing arm prescribed area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear damage/dent to bodywork below light unit

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front rear lower area of wing near door damage/dent

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

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

Offside Rear 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 shock,subframe and trailing arm prescribed area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear temp fuel cap fitted (seal tight type)

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear upper area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 132,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside disc's corrosion,pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower radiator support mount bracket/bar corroded/deteriorated (advise replacement)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner tread fairly deep ? if reaching plys (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 shock,subframe and trailing arm prescribed area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear damage/dent to bodywork below light unit

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front rear lower area of wing near door damage/dent

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

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

Offside Rear 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 shock,subframe and trailing arm prescribed area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear temp fuel cap fitted (seal tight type)

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear upper area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 126,686 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 subframe ,trailing arm and shock mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing damage

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear 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 subframe,trailing arm and shock mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

no oil on dipstick 2 ltrs added before test (now on min mark)

Fail 8 Dec 2023 126,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Exhaust mounting defective front mount detached also rear mount virtually detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 subframe ,trailing arm and shock mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing damage

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear 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 subframe,trailing arm and shock mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

no oil on dipstick 2 ltrs added before test (now on min mark)

Pass 12 Dec 2022 119,817 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front damage to wing

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp patch base of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion inner sills and chassi nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 113,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp spot on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 113,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim borderline advise straightening (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp spot on rack (2.1.5 (a))

no oil on dip stick 1 ltr added before test

Pass 12 Dec 2020 107,031 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front wing damaged

bearing type noise from engine bay

Pass 20 Dec 2019 100,442 miles

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 11 Dec 2018 89,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight in poor condition beam pattern still visible

Offside Front wing damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,794 miles

Offside Front wing damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn inner edge

Oil leak signs seepage nearside gearbox/driveshaft oil seal and dampness around selector area (covered ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 79,794 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn inner edge

Oil leak signs seepage nearside gearbox/driveshaft oil seal and dampness around selector area (covered ()

Rear exhaust mount detatched

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,944 miles

Nearside Rear corner and wheel arch damage

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and inner edge wear

tail pipe mount bracket deteriorating

Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed various cuts opened up exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on min mark (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear corner and wheel arch damage

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

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and inner edge wear

coolant level below min mark

tail pipe mount bracket deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,168 miles

Coolant leak and level low

Fail 11 Dec 2015 60,168 miles

Coolant leak and level low

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,753 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 41,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,038 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 35,498 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 28,756 miles

both front tyre treads 3mm

Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,298 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 17,795 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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LS56 WHX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LS56 WHX, 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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LS56 WHX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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