MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Bonnet cannot be opened (3.1 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust heat shield loose
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense smashed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
play in front lower wishbone rear bushes
child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
headlamp beam images poor
some play front lower suspension arm rear bushes
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SG56 YHV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 October 2006.
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