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WJ56 HPL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,143 mi
Last recorded148,143 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 HPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 148,143 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 140,743 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 135,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 135,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides renewed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,066 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 128,455 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 128,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working replaced bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 126,723 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 120,989 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 98,121 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 87,774 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 87,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,823 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,012 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 63,012 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,592 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,540 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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WJ56 HPL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ56 HPL, 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 WJ56 HPL registered?

WJ56 HPL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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