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FH06 SZJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 SZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,410 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 106,408 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,301 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 100,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front, beam image projection distorted. it would appear some form of lens buffing is required (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer mounting bracket detached

Security of exhaust heatshield , mid section

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,334 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 89,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,948 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,474 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 3 Jun 2014 68,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,258 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 60,258 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,132 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,999 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,989 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,129 miles

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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FH06 SZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH06 SZJ, 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 FH06 SZJ registered?

FH06 SZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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