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SA56 EXU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 EXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,014 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 80,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,147 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,575 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 65,455 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 65,455 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,918 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracks on tread

Fail 22 Aug 2016 61,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracks on tread

Fail 19 Aug 2016 61,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on outside (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracks on tread

Fail 17 Aug 2015 53,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear brkt (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on outside (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracks on tread

eml on running on 3 cylinders

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,760 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 44,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 34,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,025 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,741 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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SA56 EXU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA56 EXU, 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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SA56 EXU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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