MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides To Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides To Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened some suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack possibly has slight sweat at both sides. (2.3.3b)
Slight Oil leak engine/gearbox area
rear tyres wearing on inside edges
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both. Blurred pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high slightly (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pump/reservoir area (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack possibly has slight sweat at both sides. (2.3.3b)
Slight Oil leak engine/gearbox area
rear tyres wearing on inside edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding
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)
exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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SG56 VBM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SG56 VBM, 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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SG56 VBM is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 October 2006.
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