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SF56 UEU

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,341 mi
Last recorded97,341 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 UEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 97,341 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Trailing arm front bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Cannot check rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Emission test aborted due to excessive blue smoke

Exhaust system very rusty and has leaks on centre and front pipes

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Topped up oil

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,963 miles

eml on

Fail 2 Aug 2016 90,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 11 Jul 2015 80,444 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,628 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,628 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 56,020 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 56,020 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 46,858 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)

front discs pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,823 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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SF56 UEU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF56 UEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF56 UEU registered?

SF56 UEU is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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