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SB06 EEA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,831 mi
Last recorded127,831 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 EEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 127,831 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 127,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 122,616 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 116,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 116,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 111,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 111,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,915 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipes weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 106,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipes weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 104,637 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper area damp

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear number plate fading

both front headlamp lenses fading

Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 97,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wall developing cracks

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,765 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 76,765 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,691 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 46,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and Rear Brake Pads Worn.

Nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism slightly weak.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,080 miles

tracking out

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,944 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,615 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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SB06 EEA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EEA, 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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SB06 EEA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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