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SB56 WJE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 WJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,790 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

heatsheilds insecure

oil leak at gearbox

power steering fluid on min

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 126,788 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

heatsheilds insecure

oil leak at gearbox

power steering fluid on min

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,110 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 107,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,653 miles

child seat osr.headlamps misted

front pads low

steering fluid level on min

Fail 11 Dec 2015 89,494 miles

Electrical wiring insecure fuse box insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat osr.headlamps misted

front pads low

steering fluid level on min

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,734 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 70,734 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,708 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 52,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,025 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 10 Dec 2012 39,023 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,706 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,085 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 21,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 13,281 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 WJE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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