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WU56 XLZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,335 mi
Last recorded163,335 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 163,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 158,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 152,561 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 146,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 140,831 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 140,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 134,864 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 134,864 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 127,565 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 127,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,235 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,755 miles

parking brake only just met limits

Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,416 miles

exhaust tail section hanger corroded and weak but still supporting.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 89,416 miles

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

exhaust tail section hanger corroded and weak but still supporting.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,346 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,898 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 XLZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

WU56 XLZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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