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WL56 CJU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,317 mi
Last recorded114,317 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 CJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 114,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 109,176 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 109,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perrished

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,046 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,963 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 89,180 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 87,887 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 81,182 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Lower under tray loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/corroding (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower all suspension components corroding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/corroding (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 81,182 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides/lenses faded (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides/behind wheels (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Lower under tray loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/corroding (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower all suspension components corroding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,860 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 74,860 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 74,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight dampness to the brake master

wipers are starting to smear the windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,521 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,708 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 42,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,953 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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WL56 CJU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WL56 CJU, 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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WL56 CJU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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