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SH55 TXA

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,458 mi
Last recorded143,458 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 TXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2024 143,458 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 140,762 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 140,762 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 138,333 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 135,400 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 135,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 132,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub Frame Has Slight Corrosion, And Associated Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 132,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit Of 1.6MM Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub Frame Has Slight Corrosion, And Associated Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 126,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,739 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,507 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 108,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,180 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,186 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,837 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,434 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,967 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,959 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,050 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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SH55 TXA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH55 TXA, 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 SH55 TXA registered?

SH55 TXA is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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