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SL56 BXJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,128 mi
Last recorded91,128 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 BXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 91,128 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 91,093 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 85,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,105 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 78,105 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,953 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 71,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 62,992 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 56,950 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,202 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,141 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,231 miles

both rear tyre treads cracking

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,508 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Mar 2012 29,490 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,691 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 14,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,097 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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SL56 BXJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SL56 BXJ, 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 SL56 BXJ registered?

SL56 BXJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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