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LF56 JHE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,159 mi
Last recorded63,159 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 JHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 63,159 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 44,580 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 42,412 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,967 miles

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

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

Offside Slight movement in headlight

Fail 22 Nov 2018 38,967 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Slight movement in headlight

Pass 9 Dec 2017 35,667 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 35,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 31,737 miles

O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres are very badly perished in the walls

Pass 27 Nov 2015 27,586 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Movement in O/S head light

N/S/R tyre is perished

O/S/R tyre is badly perished

Pass 28 Nov 2014 22,785 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 22,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 18,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 18,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 14,830 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 9,319 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 9,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 9,093 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 8,355 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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LF56 JHE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,999cc 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 LF56 JHE, 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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LF56 JHE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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