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WU56 WEW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,787 mi
Last recorded178,787 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 178,787 miles

slight oil leak

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear all x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust and rear exhaust box casing corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 178,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board turbo and lower exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear all x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust and rear exhaust box casing corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2022 167,932 miles

205/55/R16/91V.

Fail 9 Feb 2022 167,932 miles

205/55/R16/91V.

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 156,075 miles

205/55/R16/91V. Fronts 3mm. Rears 5mm.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 156,075 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

205/55/R16/91V. Fronts 3mm. Rears 5mm.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 138,526 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 122,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 102,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangers coroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 76,821 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,611 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,262 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 40,449 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,596 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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WU56 WEW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WU56 WEW, 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 WU56 WEW registered?

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

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