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SB55 UDU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,445 mi
Last recorded143,445 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 143,445 miles

Front exhaust front fleix is split

Front front bumper is loose

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in side part ofbrake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box diff seal is leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 143,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash board (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested head light lens are dirty so no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed has play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust front fleix is split

Front front bumper is loose

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in side part ofbrake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box diff seal is leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 136,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 136,691 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 130,286 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 130,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 123,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 123,418 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,746 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Aug 2016 119,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 108,813 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 89,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 66,151 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,978 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 34,299 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,696 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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SB55 UDU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDU, 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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SB55 UDU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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