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SH56 HWJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,553 mi
Last recorded83,553 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,553 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 81,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 80,436 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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 78,643 miles

Central Front both exhaust flexis have split (Not leaking)

General corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2022 78,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front both exhaust flexis have split (Not leaking)

Front general corrosion

Nearside Front passenger front door check strap insecure

Rear general corrosion

Rear rear heatshield insecure

oil can warning on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,971 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 72,370 miles

front heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,261 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 63,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,529 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,662 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,359 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 57,358 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,450 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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SH56 HWJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 SH56 HWJ, 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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SH56 HWJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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