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SB56 SOH

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,042 mi
Last recorded123,042 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 SOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 123,042 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 123,032 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 120,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 120,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,777 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,268 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 106,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,234 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 100,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 100,184 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))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,916 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 84,915 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,590 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 76,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,857 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,174 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,132 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 45,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,353 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,588 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 SOH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB56 SOH, 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 SOH is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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