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RA55 SZW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,704 mi
Last recorded153,704 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 SZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 153,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 153,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 151,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 144,573 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

excess corrosion to front brake discs inner surfaces

nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2017 144,573 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

excess corrosion to front brake discs inner surfaces

nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2016 134,070 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2016 134,059 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2015 126,436 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 126,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 124,324 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 124,324 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 122,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 122,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 118,080 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 111,185 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2011 111,183 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 99,876 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,562 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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RA55 SZW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 RA55 SZW, 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 RA55 SZW registered?

RA55 SZW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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