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MJ56 GYS

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,097 mi
Last recorded97,097 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 GYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 97,097 miles

Nearside Front body damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

suspension components corrosion ..front discs surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2026 97,097 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

suspension components corrosion ..front discs surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2025 95,574 miles

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

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

n/s front bodywork damaged and bent

Pass 9 Apr 2024 91,961 miles

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

surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 9 Apr 2024 91,961 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,419 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 59,748 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,501 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,499 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 48,608 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 41,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,076 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,461 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,124 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 27,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,318 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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MJ56 GYS is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ56 GYS, 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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MJ56 GYS is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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