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SD56 FTZ

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,052 mi
Last recorded109,052 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 FTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 101,380 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 101,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,764 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside chip in screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 78,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 78,218 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,483 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge of tread

both head lamp covers tarnished

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,743 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,627 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 49,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

gearbox damp

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2014 49,672 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

gearbox damp

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,547 miles

Battery cover fitted not fully inspected at the time of test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads worn very low

slight g/box oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 34,677 miles

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

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

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,184 miles

exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside wiper blade poor

offside rear tyre wearing low and perished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 31,184 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside wiper blade poor

offside rear tyre wearing low and perished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,503 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SD56 FTZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SD56 FTZ, 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 SD56 FTZ registered?

SD56 FTZ is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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