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SJ56 XUW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,797 mi
Last recorded27,797 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 XUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 27,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 27,526 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre more than ten years old

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside, brakes and suspension components coated in underseal

Fail 14 Oct 2024 27,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre more than ten years old

underside, brakes and suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 25 Oct 2023 27,284 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre fitted wrong way round inner / outer

underside, brakes, suspension coated in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2022 26,974 miles

underside, brakes, suspension coated in underseal

Fail 4 Oct 2022 26,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underside, brakes, suspension coated in underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2021 26,584 miles

underside/ suspension corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 26,301 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 26,301 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 26,088 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 26,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 25,599 miles

Nearside Rear tyre modified with silicone cannot inspect tyre properly

Offside Rear tyre tread modified with silicone cannot inspect tyre condition properly

exhaust rear hanger corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 25,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre modified with silicone cannot inspect tyre properly

Offside Rear tyre tread modified with silicone cannot inspect tyre condition properly

exhaust rear hanger corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,807 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,321 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,691 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,253 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,520 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished (195/65/15v)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,056 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,920 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,071 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,205 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,382 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 18,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SJ56 XUW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ56 XUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ56 XUW registered?

SJ56 XUW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is SJ56 XUW safe to buy?

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