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SJ56 XWR

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 XWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 68,290 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 68,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

heat shields under vehicle insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2025 66,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,465 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 64,464 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,278 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,188 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 59,521 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,230 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 58,230 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,495 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 56,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 54,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,309 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 48,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,787 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 41,281 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,281 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,979 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 35,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,011 miles

when vehicle is raised nearside handbrake cable catches on wheel weight

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 XWR is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ56 XWR, 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 SJ56 XWR registered?

SJ56 XWR is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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