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SF06 XMO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,965 mi
Last recorded97,965 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 XMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 97,965 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced 2x Front, effecting headlamp image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached Underbody cover fouling against drive shaft (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills covered with body kit restricting inspection

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

Coil spring corroded Various Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine airbox restricting inspection

Exhaust Corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x wearing close to tread wear indictors (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil Leak

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Axle suspension bushes deteriorated

Rear Trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Underbody corroded in places

Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,924 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,092 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,703 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 57,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,527 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,467 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 39,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 May 2013 39,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,797 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 32,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2010 19,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,515 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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SF06 XMO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SF06 XMO, 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 SF06 XMO registered?

SF06 XMO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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