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RJ56 HCL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,796 mi
Last recorded43,796 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 HCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 43,796 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 43,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 41,920 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 41,241 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 41,241 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 40,441 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 40,441 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamp lenes cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 39,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 38,881 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 34,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 33,156 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,746 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,939 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,373 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 13,002 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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RJ56 HCL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ56 HCL, 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 RJ56 HCL registered?

RJ56 HCL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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