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MJ56 LOH

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,218 mi
Last recorded114,218 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 LOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 114,218 miles

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

exhaust condition,heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2021 114,218 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust condition,heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2020 108,165 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 108,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust skin peeling

head lights slightly faded

Fail 9 Mar 2019 99,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

head lights slightly faded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,002 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 93,002 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,631 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,625 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,001 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 71,759 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken Tag end broken off coil spring (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre very inner edge worn smooth but not exposing cords

offside front very inner tyre edge worn smooth but not exposing cords

Fail 28 Sep 2013 52,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2013 52,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,159 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,365 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on inner edge /no reinforcement visible

Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,704 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 15,702 miles

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

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 LOH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJ56 LOH, 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 LOH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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