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RE56 FSJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,859 mi
Last recorded142,859 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 142,859 miles

Central exhaust in poor condition

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2017 142,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central exhaust in poor condition

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2016 143,002 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 125,398 miles

nsr brake pads getting low

os dip beam image poor

osf tyre bald on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box and hangers corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 125,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr brake pads getting low

os dip beam image poor

osf tyre bald on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box and hangers corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,010 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

number plate holders need replacing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,010 miles

number plate holders need replacing

Fail 2 Nov 2012 83,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,549 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 56,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,506 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,583 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,417 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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RE56 FSJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE56 FSJ, 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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RE56 FSJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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