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SB06 CXM

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,564 mi
Last recorded154,564 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 CXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 154,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body work has various marks over

engine management fault on dash

headlight lenses misted

Fail 6 Mar 2015 152,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine fault message displayed

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 130,764 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 123,020 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 123,020 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 110,169 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 110,128 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

acid build up on terminals to battery

middle section heat shield not secure to rear

rear heat shield not secure

rear silencer skin adrift

front undershield insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2012 109,723 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

acid build up on terminals to battery

middle section heat shield not secure to rear

rear heat shield not secure

rear silencer skin adrift

front undershield insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,133 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,287 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear seats removed

Fail 24 Jun 2010 93,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear seats removed

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,962 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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SB06 CXM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SB06 CXM, 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 SB06 CXM registered?

SB06 CXM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SB06 CXM safe to buy?

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