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SB55 LRV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,659 mi
Last recorded110,659 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 LRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 110,659 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam only just acceptable (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam only just acceptable (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 110,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 105,586 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Aug 2018 105,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S & O/S NO PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

Position lamp not working O/S FRONT (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 99,864 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S FRONT (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,037 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,072 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,903 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 67,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,673 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,779 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,513 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 40,823 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,823 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,093 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,483 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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SB55 LRV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB55 LRV, 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 SB55 LRV registered?

SB55 LRV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is SB55 LRV safe to buy?

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