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SD56 AUW

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 AUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,295 miles

various components/areas corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 98,285 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested disc heat damaged (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

diesel injector has slight leak

various components/areas corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,518 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

various components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 87,510 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f and n/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r and n/s/r trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear brake disc overheated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel at handbrake

tank sheild loose

various components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 77,606 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake travel getting high

Fail 4 Nov 2019 77,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe burst on front of center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake travel getting high

exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 72,376 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,447 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 60,393 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,471 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,905 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 45,902 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,059 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 44,059 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,009 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,262 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,455 miles

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

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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SD56 AUW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD56 AUW, 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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SD56 AUW is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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