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SB56 NPJ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,989 mi
Last recorded118,989 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 NPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,989 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,049 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 115,049 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,074 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components badly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 107,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust system badly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components badly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST BOX'S CONDITION

Nearside Front SIDEWALL CONDITION

Fail 20 Sep 2018 104,859 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST BOX'S CONDITION

Nearside Front SIDEWALL CONDITION

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,188 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,691 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 94,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,635 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,651 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,370 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Dec 2010 25,005 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 15,205 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 NPJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NPJ, 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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SB56 NPJ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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