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ST56 FCJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,682 mi
Last recorded73,682 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 FCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 73,682 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 73,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,558 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,916 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,753 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,203 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all suspension arms attached to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 63,645 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,054 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 61,054 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,218 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 56,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,313 miles

both registration plates detiorated

eml light on

exhaust flexi section detiorated

Fail 21 Sep 2016 49,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both registration plates detiorated

eml light on

exhaust flexi section detiorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,629 miles

Both reg plates deteriorated

Child seats

Exhaust broken at flexi

NSF tyre wearing fast on the inner edge

OSR & NSR seat belts have slight slack left when full retracted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 44,629 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both reg plates deteriorated

Child seats

Exhaust broken at flexi

NSF tyre wearing fast on the inner edge

OSR & NSR seat belts have slight slack left when full retracted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,346 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)

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorated

tyre pressures need checked

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,014 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 27,014 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and has a screw in tread

Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,305 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,078 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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ST56 FCJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ST56 FCJ, 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 ST56 FCJ registered?

ST56 FCJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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