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SH06 ELO

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,100 mi
Last recorded119,100 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 119,100 miles

Offside Outer sill covered by body filler

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 3 Jul 2019 119,088 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,372 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front power steering pipe close to engine crank pully

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 112,371 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure foot well (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front power steering pipe close to engine crank pully

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 109,552 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 109,552 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 103,989 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 100,528 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,743 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,543 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 94,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 88,798 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,982 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 83,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,809 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,283 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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SH06 ELO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH06 ELO, 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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SH06 ELO is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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