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WU56 WCJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,739 mi
Last recorded156,739 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 156,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 144,037 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 144,037 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 136,227 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 136,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 131,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 131,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 129,267 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 129,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 126,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 126,593 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 114,983 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 96,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2014 82,029 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 81,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,927 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge and wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Sep 2013 76,927 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)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge and wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,376 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,376 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,987 miles

Exhaust emissions too low for machine

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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WU56 WCJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU56 WCJ, 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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WU56 WCJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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