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SB56 EFX

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,749 mi
Last recorded60,749 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 EFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 60,749 miles

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened - (Springs, Arms, Shock absorbers)

Pass 21 Sep 2023 59,118 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 59,065 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,301 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 54,301 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 52,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,494 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,653 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,987 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,985 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,023 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,716 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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SB56 EFX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB56 EFX, 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 SB56 EFX registered?

SB56 EFX is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is SB56 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 EFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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