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SH06 SXA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,500 mi
Last recorded120,500 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 113,791 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,790 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Lower under tray fitted to underside of vehicle restricting views to some components

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted/corroded please keep checked (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and outer side wall badly cracking very near to cords to max limit please keep checked (4.1.E.1)

both exhaust boxes outer covering badly corroded please keep checked

Fail 19 Mar 2018 103,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides no beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint adrift (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted/corroded please keep checked (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and outer side wall badly cracking very near to cords to max limit please keep checked (4.1.E.1)

both exhaust boxes outer covering badly corroded please keep checked

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,709 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 93,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,081 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 84,081 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 73,499 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 73,499 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,925 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 71,913 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,626 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 36,526 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,353 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,461 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 23,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/f roadwheel slightly buckled.

O/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

O/s/r tyre on 2mm on inner edge.

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 SXA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SXA, 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 SH06 SXA registered?

SH06 SXA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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